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Can alcohol cause acne?
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Alcohol: Alcohol is a diuretic, excess of which causes fluid loss & dry skin, and along with effect on liver leading to nutritional & vitamin deficiencies, it can cause acne & other skin conditions such as psoriasis.
Answered 2/23/2019
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