Best and Worst Foods for Acne
Medically Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on August 27, 2023
Food and Acne
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Milk
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Sugar and Some Carbs
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Chocolate
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High-Fiber Foods
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Salmon
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Nuts
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Oysters
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Seaweed
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What About Oily Food?
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When to See a Doctor
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SOURCES:
Advances in Dermatology and Allergology: “Significance of diet in treated and untreated acne vulgaris.”
BMC Dermatology: “High glycemic load diet, milk and ice cream consumption are related to acne vulgaris in Malaysian young adults: a case control study.”
Harvard Health Publications: “Glycemic index and glycemic load for 100+ foods.”
Mayo Clinic Diseases and Conditions: “Acne.”
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: “Green Tea.”
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: “Selenium,” “Vitamin E,” “Iodine.”
August 27, 2023
Medically Reviewed by: Debra Jaliman, MD
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