Acne is usually referred to as acne vulgaris. Acne sufferers need to limit the intake of dairy products, especially skimmed milk, and may consume protein-rich foods such as eggs, soy milk, and meat foods instead.
The development of acne is usually associated with androgen-induced overproduction of sebaceous glands on a genetic background, abnormal keratinization of sebaceous gland ducts in hair follicles, and local proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes. Milk contains a large amount of free insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), which can cause increased sebum secretion and aggravate acne.
At the same time, milk contains a large amount of casein and whey protein, the former of which has a strong effect of promoting IGF-1 secretion, and the latter of which can stimulate insulin secretion; in addition, milk may contain certain hormones, such as androstenedione and dihydrotestosterone, etc., of which dihydrotestosterone and the active androgenic precursors may cause excessive secretion of sebaceous glands, leading to the development of acne.
Therefore, drinking less milk, especially skimmed milk, is the key to preventing the aggravation of acne. Acne sufferers can supplement the body’s energy by consuming protein-rich foods such as eggs, soymilk, and meat foods.
In addition to limiting the intake of dairy products, acne patients also need to limit the intake of high-sugar and greasy diets, and patients are also advised to go to regular hospitals in a timely manner, and standardize treatment under the guidance of doctors.