I realized that in the past, whenever my appetite disappears due to emotional overload (sometimes weeks at a time) and I don’t really eat… my acne goes away. My skin clears up and looks healthier. It must be your diet, you say? The thing is I eat pretty healthily overall. No white flours or refined anything, except candy. I always eat candy. I’ve always (and still think) that my acne is primarily due to hormonal imbalances, but without health insurance to help fix that, do you think sugar is the culprit?

I have a pretty clear face, i get an occasional pimple or two once in a while but for the most part it’s acne free. But i have a huge problem with acne on the back of my arms and on the top of my back. It’s really disgusting and embarrassing when i wear tank tops or short sleeves. What even causes acne to develop on your arms and back? How can i get rid of it?

I know that smoking causes acne due to nicotene and tobacco deteriorating skin cells. However, I like to smoke one a day just after a stressful days school or if some issues are going on. I already have moderate acne on my face so would smoking one a day cause it to worsen? Please do not write “Don’t smoke.” or anything of that sort. I know the consequences and feel the relief I get off of one a day is worth it.

me and my cousin are in a disagreement about this fact. I know that it actually is proven not true, that chocolate causes acne. However i do realize i could be mistaken so i was trying to find more proof by internet. Yahoo answers seemed the easiest. Pleaz answer, and whoever has the most informative or factual answer will receive 10 POINTS
some evidence from a site or something would help too

Chest hair causes acne
I read that oil from you hair can lead to acne. I have some on my face and started to get it on my chest. I started to shave my chest and it goes away without using any kind of cream. When it grows back, I start to get it on my chest again. Do you think the chest hair is causing this.
Acne there when I don’t shave gone when I do.
Guys what would you do.

I wash my back just like the rest of my body and still get back acne randomly. What causes this? I’ve even used my acne face wash on my back and it hasn’t helped. I’ve wondered if it’s caused by my shampoo, but I’ve changed shampoo and that doesn’t help. Is there a special wash for your back to get rid of this?

Also which foods should I avoid to prevent the acne from getting worse?

I know foods that are high in sugar will make you break out but are there any other foods that are bad for your hormones and causes you to develop more acne?

whenever my hair stays my forehead, it eventually clogs the pores on my forehead and causes acne wherever my hair was touching; though I use topical acne treatment, I must wear my hear up every day and must use a hairband every night to ensure no acne forms. I think it is becuase my hair is excessively oily; how do I reduce the oil in my hair? Are there special shampoos/conditioners that would help with this problem? Thank you.