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How can i change my diet to decrease my acne?
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Vitamins A,C,D,E: Eat foods and take vitamins and supplements with zinc, nicotinamide, vitamins a, c, d, e. Eat more fish to get omega acids. Reduce sugar intake and dairy products.
Answered 12/19/2012
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Sugar: Gram proactive bacteria love surgery. The most commen bacteria seen in acne fall in this category. Reducing the simple sugars, high fructose corn syrup is a great way to start.
Answered 5/20/2013
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