Change diet to help adult acne

Dr Linda Calabresi

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Dr Linda Calabresi

GP; Medical Editor, Healthed

Dr Linda Calabresi

It’s been a controversial issue but now new evidence supports the theory that acne is made worse by sugary and fatty foods.

Results from a large prospective cohort study which compared a relatively intensive analysis of the diet of almost 25,000 adults aged over 25 with the presence or absence of acne has concluded that what you eat is important when it comes to your skin.

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References

JAMA Dermatol. Doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.1602

JAMA Dermatol. Doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.1601

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