Will eating chocolate cause acne?

　　Most people believe so. However, medical textbooks do not mention that patients with acne should avoid donuts or fried chicken, because there is not enough research to confirm that greasy or high-sugar foods can stimulate the growth of acne.

　　Many scientists have done research on this. They put forward two hypotheses respectively. One is that high-fat and high-sugar foods will increase insulin resistance, thereby stimulating the secretion of male hormones and retinoids in the body. These two hormones are often thought to stimulate the growth of acne.

　　Another hypothesis is that high-fat foods will increase sebum secretion, causing the oil to block the pores, causing inflammation, and acne will easily proliferate.

　　However, both studies have only been confirmed in animal experiments, and when switched to human studies, no correlation can be found.

　　However, from a theoretical point of view, skin Doctors do not advise patients to limit fried or high-sugar diets, but from clinical From experience, some people actually get acne when they eat these taboo foods. Therefore, when they hear that patients often eat chocolate or crispy chicken recently, sometimes doctors will still advise not to eat them temporarily.

　　A high-fat, high-sugar diet will not only make you gain weight, but may also cause more serious problems such as high blood pressure and high blood pressure. Eating less will not do you any harm. You should also pay attention to facial cleansing when you have acne. Wash your face with water when it feels oily, and avoid staying up late.