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Can Milk Cause Acne?
asked 1 year ago by Duluth in Duluth, MN
Latest answer by William Coleman III, MD
Question viewed 467 times
Tags: acne
I have started a weightlifting program and would like to increase the protein in my diet. However, I am 28 with stubborn acne and I have read many things both for and against the fact that milk may be a cause of acne. Is this true? If I avoid milk and drink a whey and/or casein protein shake would this cause or aggravate acne? Thanks, Thor
4 answers to Can Milk Cause Acne?
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Milk is not a likely cause of acne
Milk is not a likely cause of acne. Many studies have shown that diet has little effect on acne. The biggest cause of acne in weight lifters is anabolic steroids. Excessive sweating and over heating the skin can also aggravate acne. All athletes should cool the skin often while working out.
William Coleman III, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Milk does NOT cause Acne
Regarding: "Can Milk Cause Acne?
I have started a weightlifting program and would like to increase the protein in my diet. However, I am 28 with stubborn acne and I have read many things both for and against the fact that milk may be a cause of acne. Is this true? If I avoid milk and drink a whey and/or casein protein shake would this cause or aggravate acne? Thanks, Thor"
Milk does NOT cause nor does it aggravate acne. I would recommend you entrust your acne to a skilled...
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Sugar has been found to be the culprit
Sugar and simply carbs increase inflammation of the body, especially the skin of patients with acne. Eatting lots of whole grains and complex carbs, eating lots of freash fruits and veggies, and avoiding suger and refines breads may help the most.
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Diet and Acne
It is highly unlikely that milk will adversely affect your acne. Dietary factors, in general, are controversial in terms of causes of acne.
