Can stress or food cause an outbreak?
Because hormonal changes are associated with stress, and hormones stimulate and overproduction of oil from the oil glands, it is possible. However, stress resulting from the condition itself (e.g. anxiety) may be the major influence to stress-related acne. Acne can wreak havoc on your emotional stability, changing behavior towards individual appearance. When this happens, persons often implement self-treatment that is inappropriate and may aggravate the condition. As far as diet is concerned, there is no scientific evidence to date that a given food will influence acne. However, it is always recommended that you maintain a balanced diet to lessen the possibility of nutrient deficiencies and to promote overall health.
