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Can a person's acne be caused by food allergies?

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Dr. Andrew Murphyanswered

Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience

No: There is no data the food allergies cause acne. Food allergies cause: hives, lip/tongue/throat swelling, itchiness, trouble breathing, passing out and rarely death.

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