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Does ice cream make acne worse?

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Maybe : Some studies have shown that high glycemic index foods (high in sugar) and excess dairy may increase the number of acne lesions in some patients. Try minimizing these foods for 6 weeks to see if it makes a difference in your case.

Answered 5/27/2013

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