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Some doctors say eating sugar and sweets is bad for your skin some say it doesnt matter what you eat, whats the truth?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

FOODS BAD FOR SKIN: IF YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THEN, YES, MANY FOODS CAN MAKE ACNE WORSE. CHOCOLATE AND SUGARY FOOD WILL CERTAINLY MAKE IT WORSE. STOP FOR A MONTH AND SEE IF IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. AND WHILE YOU ARE AT IT, STOP ALL NUTS AND CUT DOWN ON DAIRY PRODUCTS!

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Some doctors say eating sugar and sweets is bad for your skin some say it doesnt matter what you eat, whats the truth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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