Do Oily and Fried Foods Actually Cause Acne?

Acne creams, treatments, and beliefs abound, making it difficult to determine which work.

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Much of what we think about acne is wrong.

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Many people think acne is only a juvenile problem, but as we get older, we realize otherwise.

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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist also dispels beliefs like poor hygiene causing acne and sun exposure clearing skin.

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If you develop breakouts, your peers may blame your food.

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Bad meals, especially oily ones like french fries and fried chicken, are blamed for numerous skin disorders, including acne.

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It's believed that oil causes breakouts, thus oily foods can too, according to Good Health.

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