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A 27-year-old female 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?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
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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Answered Jul 26, 2022
Last updated Jul 26, 2022
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