Archive · 17 Dec 2025

Dermatologist Debunks Food Myths Linked to Acne

Dermatologist Debunks Food Myths Linked to Acne

A dermatologist named Dr Ankur Sarin talked about whether everyday foods can cause acne.

He said dark chocolate is okay, but milk chocolate can cause pimples because of sugar and dairy.

Whey protein and fruit juices can also cause breakouts because they have a lot of sugar.

Whole fruits are usually fine, but eating too many high-sugar fruits might cause acne.

Coffee is safe on its own, but adding sugar and milk can be bad.

Skim milk is a known trigger because of the hormones and whey in it.

Sugar is a big cause of acne because it makes your body produce more oil.

Curd, or yogurt, is usually good for your skin.

Dr Sarin says it's important to eat mindfully and not just cut out certain foods.

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