Comments on: Got Milk? Got Acne?

By: t

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:28:07 +0000

I agree whole-heartedly that drinking milk (whole milk is my fave) gives me, or at least has strong positive correlation to, acne development. Two years ago, a dermatologist told me that she could tell by the type of acne that I have, that I am an avid milk drinker and suggested that I cut it out for a while to see the difference it makes. I too am continually struggling to give up milk, but have not fully cut it out of my diet. As soon as I cut milk out completely, my skin clears up so nicely that I get lots of compliments. As soon as have a few glasses of milk, the zits resurface within 24 hours. I wish I was aware of this correlation years ago. I shared this story with an acquaintance who also suffers from (more severe) acne. I saw her a month later, and her skin looked great. She said she cut out dairy. Hopefully sharing this story will help those who suffer from milk/dairy-induced acne.

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By: Nyki8

Nyki8 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:52:56 +0000

I am proof this is true! My nutrition coach mentioned cow dairy was bad for the skin – being a cheeze lover I was reluctant to give it up. I did leave cow dairy behind and have found a better complection, but I find that goat dairy is not as abrasive and I still enjoy my milk and cheeze! All I can say is seeing is believing and I am a believer!

By: david john

david john — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:21:53 +0000

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By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:06:12 +0000

Thanks for this! I’ve had acne problems for 20 years (I’m now 36). Acne creams and Retin A didn’t help much. In April, I gave up drinking skim milk (though not yogurt and cheese yet). My skin’s finally started to clear up. I really wish I’d tried cutting back on milk years ago.

By: Ryan Liao

Ryan Liao — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:31:55 +0000

Something to point out, skin allergies happens for some rare cases when the patient consume milk.

By: modelizer

modelizer — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:18:43 +0000

I don’t know if I can give up my love of milk for the few pimples I get a month. But it would explain why nothing helps any more.

By: acne free scar

acne free scar — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:06:54 +0000

Excellent info in regard to acne. This is a serious topic, and it is so hard to find reliable acne information online. Thanks and keep up the good work!

By: antioxidants

antioxidants — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:41:24 +0000

I’m one of those who do not drink milk but still get acne. I always had acne during my teen years(sob) but it disappeared when I was in my early twenties.

This is very informative, if it works for you then good. Teenagers should be informed of this.

By: Dr. Benabio

Dr. Benabio — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:14:57 +0000

Tim C-
The best way to treat acne is with medication (or just wait long enough, as it improves with age in most people).

Axion-
Perhaps, although it appears that the hormones in milk are responsible for causing acne and as such would not be impacted by ethnicities at all.

Fitness diva-
Milk surely is a small contributor to acne. Hormones peaking during teen years are a large factor. I love milk myself.

Pickel-
Thank you.

Liz-
Thanks for sharing. You are not alone, there are certainly many people whose acne benefits from less milk.