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Dairy Products and the Possible Effects Related to Acne
Continuing research into the causes of acne has brought to the
forefront information related to diet and acne. There is new
evidence that confirm the old wives tale of dairy and acne
breakouts. Recent science now believes it is possible that milk,
and dairy products in general, can contribute to acne breakouts
While not a new theory, there is increasing evidence that dairy
products may contribute to acne outbreaks in teens and adults.
While leading dermatologists disagree over whether or not fats in
our diet contribute to acne, and in this case, the fats contained
in milk and other dairy products, they all overwhelmingly agree
that hormonal imbalance is the main cause of acne. Consuming dairy
products means ingesting the hormones produced by the cow during
milk production.
Approximately 80% of all acne sufferers in the United States are
teenagers. This is because during the pubescent years, an overload
of hormones floods the system, particularly the hormone 5 alpha
dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
This hormone is known to be the primary trigger, in both males
and females, for the release of fatty secretions from the sebaceous
glands. These secretions combine with bacteria and other
contaminants, clogging the pores and setting the stage for an acne
outbreak. This hormonal imbalance is also prevalent in women as
part of their menstrual cycle, causing monthly acne breakouts.
The theory of dairy products contribution to acne outbreaks was
put to the test in the 1960s by a dermatologist from Pasadena,
California, named Dr. Jerome Fisher. Doctor Fisher studied the
dietary history of over 1000 acne patients from the Pasadena area
and observed that the patients who suffered most from acne
outbreaks consumed greater amounts of milk and dairy products than
those who did not.
Dr. Fisher then began a ten year study of teen-age acne
sufferers, again noting a correlation between milk intake and acne.
His findings were reported to the American Dermatological
Association (ADA), stating that as milk consumption decreased, so
did acne outbreaks.
It is also believed that dairy products may contain excessive
levels of iodine. Iodine has the potential to irritate the pores
and can enter the blood system through milk supplies containing
iodine. While iodine is not naturally present in milk, it is
believed that it enters the milk through contaminated milking
equipment and some medications that are administered to cows.
Research performed at various dairy farms throughout the Midwest
confirmed the assumption.
It is also possible that diary has a bigger effect on acne in
women, or teens, than on men or adults in general. Though there has
been no scientific evidence to confirm this, many of the dairy and
acne studies conducted recently involved young women who drank both
regular milk and skim milk. So, the jury is still out with regards
to just who can contribute an acne breakout to a bowl of cereal in
the morning.
The easiest way to determine if dairy products are contributing
to your acne outbreaks is to refrain from consuming dairy related
products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, and cream. If
abstaining from these products reduces the occurrence of acne
outbreaks, diet modification should be considered to help control
future instances of acne.
BIO:
Greg Podsakoff is a former acne sufferer, and currently provides
information on treating acne, pimples, and zits, via an objective
informational skincare website,
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