Can I eat milk products or fast food without breaking out while I'm on Accutane?

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Hej, I've been on accutane for some while now, and my acne is almost gone. Before getting on accutane I didn't eat any fast food or milk products, because I thought It would cause more acne. But does it really cause acne because many of my friends are eating it a lot, and most of them do not have acne. Can I eat it while I'm on accutane, because I'm soon going on a vacation, and I will probably be eating unhealthy and eating products that contains milk :) I'm 17 and I don't drink or smoke*

Bridgit Nolan, MD · Answer

While diet is not a primary factor in causing acne, there are a couple of food items that may make acne worse or cause it to flare.  Some of these include:  skim milk, foods with high sugar content, and protein powders.  If you are going to eat milk, it is better to drink whole milk or 2% milk.

Can I eat milk products or fast food without breaking out while I'm on Accutane?

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