What's That Rash?

Can consuming dairy really give you acne?


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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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