Acne Magazine

We’ve mentioned this possible link before, because it has been alluded to by the alternative health and acne treatments field as well as by researchers on acne and what causes and aggravates the skin condition.  Dairy products have long been a target of investigation as to possible culprits of facilitating or initiating and aggravating acne flareups. 

I just watched a special health minute on CNN.com that had a dermatologist interviewed and he acknowledged that dairy products were found to be linked to flareups of acne in patients in a study that was recently conducted, however, this may not be the actual culprit in some cases, and cutting down on or eliminating dairy products from the diet may not be the answer for everyone, only for certain people.

He also said that many times he asks patients if they notice that any specific foods aggravate their acne, and he advises them to try to avoid these foods to see if it makes any difference in the frequency or severity of their flareups, and that sometimes this works and sometimes it does not, so it’s kind of a crap shoot, although sometimes it can be effective for the individual. 

Other foods that have commonly been reported as contributing to acne flareups are chocolate and eating a lot of fried or fatty foods, so if you do eat a lot of those, it may be wise to cut back if you notice your skin isn’t so smooth any more.  A diet rich in antioxdants, omega 3 fatty acids and fresh “alive” foods like fruits and veggies is best for all acne sufferers, in my opinion.