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I read something about acne being caused by dairy and sugar allergies. is it true?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not true: It has been well established that acne is related to superficial skin bacteria and not related to diet including allergies. Enjoy your sugar and milk!

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 11/26/2017

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Basically im having a lots of acnes on my back and its weird cause im showering every day and im not overthinking or depressed and im not eating sugar for 3moths now and the acnes still there ..do you have any treatment for this please help ..thanks.

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