Foods to Stay Away from if You Suffer From Acne Breakouts

Acne is a skin condition that affects many people, usually in their adolescent years. It is characterized by pimples, whiteheads and blackheads that typically appear in a rash or clusters. While acne breakouts can be prevented by using specialized medication, which you can get from a Doctor Online through Online Prescriptions, taking care of the sensitive balance of your body by managing your diet can make a big difference in how often they take place.

Acne is caused by excess sebum or oil production in the skin. This over production is linked to higher hormone levels, which is why acne break outs affect people during life-changing periods like puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Certain foods can aggravate or bring on an acne break out, and these are some of the foods you should consider cutting out:

Milk and Dairy Products

Cow’s milk is full of antibiotics and hormones. High levels of androgen and testosterone are believed to contribute to acne break outs by influencing the hormonal balance in the body. High levels of testosterone and androgen have been proven to increase oil production by the sebaceous glands, and also contribute to more skin cells being produced. Milk may also contain iodine.

Iodine

Food containing high levels of iodine like seafood: crab, oysters, shrimp and lobster, and spinach can cause acne break outs. Iodine can cause inflammation on the surface of the skin and lead to break outs of acne.

Sugar

Eating too much sugar raises your insulin levels which can increase your testosterone.  Excessive testosterone can lead to excessive levels of sebum being produced.

High Glycemic Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates with a high glycemic index can cause a spike in blood sugar levels and insulin, which is associated with more oil production by the sebaceous glands. A low glycemic index diet which keeps insulin and glucose levels constant is recommended.

Processed Food

Eating food that is full of preservatives and colorants loads the body with toxins that have to be eliminated through the skin. This can affect acne leading to break outs.

Omega-6 Fatty Acids

The body uses omega-6 fatty acids to make the hormones that result in redness and swelling that is associated with acne break outs. The cell membranes of the body need a balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Too much omega-6 can harden the cell membranes, slowing down cellular function, leading to acne outbreaks and making the inflammation worse.

One thing to keep in mind, however, is that when you try to avoid certain foods that cause acne, it is important not to deprive yourself of certain nutrients and minerals that you should be getting from your diet. Therefore, first visit your Doctor Online in order to get his or her recommendation on how to eat a healthy diet while avoiding foods that contain too much of the above mentioned components.

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