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Many things have been written about acne, some
useful, some not. Below we attempt to provide some of the more
useful information put forward about acne.
Does Chocolate Cause Acne?
Popular opinion
that chocolate can cause acne or worsen an existing condition is not
universally supported by scientific studies. Recent studies suggest
the high glycemic nature of certain foods containing carbohydrates can
cause acne, and point to chocolate having low glycemic content which
may in fact restrict acne.
Scientists also suggest a relationship between
incidence of acne and consumption of skimmed milk, cottage cheese and
other dairy products.
Dirt Does Not Cause Acne
The black spot normally present in acne was once thought to be dirt
trapped in the pores and lead to the once common belief that dirt and
poor hygiene were the main causes of acne. Today scientists know the
black spot is keratin which, like excessive oil in the skin, can
become locked in the pores and lead to acne.
Acne Scars
One of the worst effects of acne is scars that can continue long after
the condition is cured. Scars are sometimes referred to as ‘volcanic’
or ‘icepick’ due to them often being indented or pitted on the skin’s
surface. Also sometimes, wrongly, described as scars are red marks
that sometimes linger after actual spots have cleared. Scars are
commonly caused by scratching or squeezing spots and they usually fade
or disappear within two or three months.
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capabilities. Readers must not act on any information provided
at this site without first of all contacting their medical advisors.
Information without medical back up must not be viewed as an
alternative to seeking medical advice.
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15 June 2009 |