Does chocolate really exacerbate acne?!


Question: Note: And for those who don't know what exacerbate is, it means 'make worse'


Answers: Note: And for those who don't know what exacerbate is, it means 'make worse'

No, it doesn't, and neither do greasy foods (unless you happen to smear them on your face).

It's a myth.

But the most important thing to remember is that if you follow a balanced diet with lots of fruit and veggies and drink lots of water, you'll see a difference in your skin.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Chocolate-And-...

it doesn't directly affect your acne. BUt if eaten in excess like many foods it can upset the balance of nutrients in your body and cause you to break out.

for me it does, anyways

nope

No -- but some researchers are beginning to consider the possibility that a high-glycemic diet does (high sugar intake) affect acne to some degree. You can read this article from WebMD about some research being performed on the role of diet in acne:

From WebMD: Is Acne Fed by the Western Diet?
http://women.webmd.com/news/20021219/is-...

The last paragraph in the article specifically addresses chocolate and a 1969 study on chocolate in acne. No associate was established. New research is beginning to unveil the potential link with sugar, again, however. This is controversial, however, because most dermatologists believe that it is merely a genetic predisposition and stress levels which contribute mostly to acne. Diet may have a contributing role -- but it's certainly not a primary cause.

Chances are there because each skin is different, for some it may not but for a few it will make it worse. Avoid eating chocolates, fried food and refined sugar. Check out http://totalskincare-s.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.





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