Can the rate of secretion or the composition of sebum be altered by diet? If it can, shouldn’t alteration of diet be considered a treatment for acne?
Diet has never been proven to have a role in the cause or treatment of acne. Dietary manipulation may have a role in the treatment of some scaling diseases of the skin, but not in the treatment of acne. Dietary cause is one of the most persistent myths about acne. Foods, such as chocolate or greasy foods, do not cause acne, but certain foods seem to make some people’s acne worse. The following can bring on or worsen it: * Hereditary factors * An increase in male hormones found in both males and females * Menstruation * Emotional stress * Oil and grease from cosmetics, work environment No food has been shown to be effective in preventing or treating acne. A healthy diet is, of course, necessary for good general health. 7.
