Adult acne and diet

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  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    Try eliminating or reducing dairy. Dairy can cause acne in some people as it increases oil production due to hormones. I know cutting waaaay back on the dairy improved my skin immensely and my sister's who has cystic acne. We drink almond or soymilk.
  • unalasa
    unalasa Posts: 1 Member
    I suggest you to see a dermatologist - they will tell you what to eat and what not to eat based on your skin condition. For me - quitting chocolate, nuts, dried fruits, unnatural juices(basically the ones that are in carton boxes) and drinking only destiled alcoholic drinks(yet still keeping away from it though), my skin got so much better in 3 months, after 4 months it was perfect. But you have to know not to pick the acne, because this diet doesn't eliminate acne scars.

    Also fish-oil capsules and loads of water.

    Once your skin is absolutely clear you can treat yourself with a piece of chocolate or a few nuts once in a while, or have a glass of wine,. Just remember to stay in control. :)
  • gold566
    gold566 Posts: 17 Member
    I had the same problem for awhile. Dermatologists were no help. I finally figured out on my own that my trigger was caffeine. I was drinking large amounts of Diet Coke to make it through each day. So I now stay away from it as much as possible and rarely have breakouts anymore. If I do crave a Diet Coke I find caffeine free ones.

    My son has the same exact problem and his face and back are a complete mess right now. He had been relying on high caffeine drinks to get him through his last year of college. Now that he has graduated he is planning on backing off the pop, coffee and those 5 hour energy drinks to clear up his skin.

    You might look at what you are drinking and see how much caffeine you are consuming. It's worth a try.

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