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Can nonhealthy foods&pop cause acne?
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Yes: High levels of glucose probably help bacteria to grow.
Answered 11/14/2012
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Probably not: The relationship between diet and acne has always been controversial. Many patients are convinced that certain foods make their acne worse. Nevertheless, despite occasional studies suggesting otherwise, the consensus among dermatologists is that diet is causally unrelated to acne.
Answered 12/7/2015
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