Acne and Diet: Does Carb Intake Play a Role?

Acne is often a concern among adolescents, teenagers and, increasingly, adults — particularly women. While this chronic inflammatory condition associated with oily skin may not last a lifetime, acne pustules and cysts can leave red marks and mild to deep pitting that, unless treated, can be carried into old age.

A Historical Look

While acne sufferers in the past were advised they’d “grow out of it,” modern dermatology has several effective therapies, ranging from topical medications that target sebum or the bacteria that colonize or infect the skin, to hormonal therapies such as oral contraceptives. For stubborn cases, isotretinoin (Accutane), …read more