Some 40 to 50 million Americans have acne, and it’s anyone’s guess how many people believe that fried food, greasy food, pizza, and sweets all cause acne. Ordinarily, they don’t—though they may in you. Huh?
Most large studies have been unable to consistently prove that these common food culprits cause acne. That said, dermatologists all over the world agree that on an individual basis, certain foods do trigger acne in certain patients. And our Orange County medical dermatologists are on that same page. For example, if you notice that every time you eat French fries, you break out with zits, stop eating French fries.
Listen to your body. It’s that simple.
What advice can our medical dermatologists provide to patients throughout Orange County?
It is a good idea to wash your face after tucking into greasy foods like pizza or tacos, just to clear away any oil left around the mouth and prevent clogged pores. It’s a better idea to avoid these oxidative foods altogether. If you have acne or acne-prone skin, another food category to limit or avoid is dairy, which according to several studies, has been closely linked to acne. More information can be found in Dr. Nakhla’s book, The Skin Commandments: 10 Rules to Healthy, Beautiful Skin, available for purchase on Amazon.com.
Schedule an acne consultation today by calling OC Skin Institute at: (714) 547-6111