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Do Certain Foods Cause Acne?
There are many myths or common misconceptions about what causes acne.
Among these are poor hygiene or a bad diet of chocolates and sweets.
Neither dirt nor diet actually causes acne.
In general, it is no longer felt that dietary products have any influence
on acne. Chocolate,
caffeine, or fats are not statistically related to causing acne based
on overall studies. There may be some individual differences in that
certain foods do flare up acne lesions and if you determine that
you are sensitive to something, discontinuing that food is the recommended.
Eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water along with getting
regular exercise will improve how you feel and your skin looks, but
acne is a result of overly excited sebaceous glands.
Sebaceous glands may have excess oil production
due to:
- Hormones (Androgens,
which are sex hormones and
are released during puberty and throughout life, excite sebaceous
glands)
- Heat (Body heat and increased circulation, such as from vigorous
exercise, may stimulate the sebaceous glands to release more sebum)
- Friction (Tight clothing, chin straps, head bands, or bra straps,
can irritate the skin and stimulate the sebaceous glands to release
oil)
- Irritation (Over scrubbing or using harsh cleansers can irritate
the skin and dry it out excessively, stimulating the sebaceous glands
to react)
- Poor Diet (Our bodies are fueled by a balanced diet, Vitamins A
and E are important to the elasticity and health of the skin)
A poor diet does not mean that eating junk food like greasy pizza,
french fries or candy will exacerbate acne, although rubbing greasy
fingers against your skin while eating, or running them through your
hair may add to the debris on the skin and help clog the pores.
When washing your face, make sure to use a mild soap and a microfiber
cloth that effectively absorbs oil.
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Some patients do experience the concept of mild outbreaks while eating
some types of foods. These are usually extremely individual. It is a
good choice to discontinue eating the food products if a patient believes
they are contributing to the acne outbreaks.
Some medications have been linked with upsetting hormonal balance
and thus causing acne. Since prescription medications should be taken
under the advisement of a physician, it is a good idea to always discuss
any reactions experienced with them. If medication is linked with
increased acne, then the physician may choose to alter the prescription
or discontinue it altogether.
Over the counter medications are extremely effective as well.
Based on our own research, we helped build a solution that
takes in to account many of the causes and environmental variables
that result in acne. Feel
free to read more on Tru-derma.
A healthy diet contributes to a healthier lifestyle and a benefit is
healthier skin that would have fewer acne outbreaks.
Other Resources:
Web MD
American Academy of Dermatologists
Acne.net
BringHealth.com
McKinley Health Center
A Guide to the Treatment of Acne (http://www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/acne.html)
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