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Getting pimples on face so offenly
Hi Doctor,
My skin is little oily. And whenever I eat any SWEET products like chocolates, sweets, ice cream or a simple tea made of sugar, I am getting pimple popped up on my face and its painful. Same happens when I eat outside food as well like pizza or junk food.
Can you please help me what should I do so that I can stop this cycle.
Any blood test if needed.
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There are multiple causes of acne like genetics, hormones, diet, drugs, cosmetics, sunlight, stress etc. Food with high glycemic index like sweets, junk food can trigger acne. Treatment depends on the grade
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consult a dermatologist with photographs for treatment
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take food with low glycemic index, drink lots if eater.
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Treatment depends on the grade..Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Geoffrey Vaz
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Acne is a condition that is directly related to ur hormonal profile and diet. Sweets can directly trigger acne. Diet control is very important in the maintenance of acne. Medication is available to control the same, Blood tests will b required depending if u have any hormonal variation or if u have to b started on a particular medication. There can b varying grades of acne and the treatments will vary. Consult a Dermatologist fort he same.
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