Diet for Acne

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Is it possible...

zcb94
zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
edited March 5 in Social Groups
to experience a long streak of "bad face days" with lots of acne, while changing your lifestyle? I'm getting a lot of that with my changes in habits, although my external skincare steps haven't changed. Is this normal? if not, what can I do besides asking my dermatologist?

Thanks so much!:smile:

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  • losingforgood120
    losingforgood120 Posts: 94
    Yes. A lot of people report increases acne with weight loss. I don't think anyone knows "why" but it could possibly be from hormone changes.

    So you could be patient see if it clears up on its own or see a dermatologist... or if you look back at some previous posts there are some evidence based diet changes you could try.

    Good luck!
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    Yes. A lot of people report increases acne with weight loss. I don't think anyone knows "why" but it could possibly be from hormone changes.

    So you could be patient see if it clears up on its own or see a dermatologist... or if you look back at some previous posts there are some evidence based diet changes you could try.

    Good luck!
    Thanks! Now I don't feel so alone in experiencing this symptom. You mention evidence-based dieting. What are some examples that I should definitely ask my healthcare team about?
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