
Can consuming dairy really give you acne?
You might've heard a friend complaining about their latest break-out and swearing off dairy products as a result. Or that friend might be you. It’s a common complaint, but does it have any scientific merit? Norman and Tegan explore whether consuming dairy can cause acne, and if so, how a glass of milk might lead to pimples. References: The Influence of Genetics and Environmental Factors in the Pathogenesis of Acne: A Twin Study of Acne in Women Patient Perceptions About Acne, Nutrition, and a Dietary Information Gap Diet and acne: A systematic review Can the right diet get rid of acne? - American Academy of Dermatology Association High school dietary dairy intake and teenage acne Effect of Chocolate on Acne Vulgaris - 1969 Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study Assessing the Effect of Chocolate Consumption in Subjects with a History of Acne Vulgaris
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Show Notes
You might've heard a friend complaining about their latest break-out and swearing off dairy products as a result. Or that friend might be you.
It’s a common complaint, but does it have any scientific merit?
Norman and Tegan explore whether consuming dairy can cause acne, and if so, how a glass of milk might lead to pimples.
References:
- The Influence of Genetics and Environmental Factors in the Pathogenesis of Acne: A Twin Study of Acne in Women
- Patient Perceptions About Acne, Nutrition, and a Dietary Information Gap
- Diet and acne: A systematic review
- Can the right diet get rid of acne? - American Academy of Dermatology Association
- High school dietary dairy intake and teenage acne
- Effect of Chocolate on Acne Vulgaris - 1969
- Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study Assessing the Effect of Chocolate Consumption in Subjects with a History of Acne Vulgaris