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Can coffee (or caffeine) cause or worsen acne? i always had acne even after puberty (1-3 new acne before my period) , but i started drinking coffee 1x/day (black, no sugar, milk, or cream or milk) and its worse now. would drinking decaf prevent it?

Q: can coffee (or caffeine) cause or worsen acne? i always had acne even after puberty (1-3 new acne before my period) , but i started drinking coffee 1x/day (black, no sugar, milk, or cream or milk) and its worse now. would drinking decaf prevent it?

: Unlikely. Little evidence shows that ingestion of particular foods can trigger acne flares. Acne flares, about 1 week prior to menstruation, have been experienced in 25-50% of women with mild acne.

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Unlikely. Little evidence shows that ingestion of particular foods can trigger acne flares. Acne flares, about 1 week prior to menstruation, have been experienced in 25-50% of women with mild acne.

Answered 7/26/2022

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A member asked:

Can coffee (or caffeine) cause or worsen acne? i always had acne even after puberty (1-3 new acne before my period) , but i started drinking coffee 1x/day (black, no sugar, milk, or cream or milk) and its worse now. would drinking decaf prevent it?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

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