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Does Dairy Consumption Cause Acne?

First Derm

A 2008 follow-up study on boys discovered that acne and skim milk consumption were positively linked. Another 2008 study reported that women who drank more milk in their teenage years presented a higher prevalence of severe acne than those who drank minimal amounts.

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White spots on skin: Pictures, causes, treatment

First Derm

But I want to get rid of it from my lips and genital so I have searched on internet and found this website, which claims this product (Anti-Sebum), can be useful to remove the Fordyce spots on lips and genital. So please advice if this product (Anti-Sebum) is accurate and harmless or what is your recommendation, which treatment should I take?

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Food and Your Skin – The Complete Guide

First Derm

They help to regulate sebum production , and Beta-Carotene that protects the skin from bacteria and toxins. Firstly, these foods trigger sebum production. Sebum is an oil we want to avoid if we’re suffering from acne. These foods can be anything from White Rice and White Bread to pure sugar. How might dairy and acne be related?