Can people with acne drink milk?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on December 15, 2024
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Patients with acne can drink milk. Milk contains high protein, calcium, iron, and zinc, which have certain therapeutic effects on acne. Drinking milk does not exacerbate or cause a recurrence of acne. Acne is related to vigorous secretion of sebaceous glands or local skin infection by Propionibacterium acnes. Once the disease occurs, it must be treated according to standards. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, do not stay up late, and you can take oral and topical anti-inflammatory drugs. Combining red and blue light treatments can hasten recovery. Try not to use cosmetics indiscriminately, especially those that are greasy and likely to clog pores. During treatment, try not to scratch or pop pimples, as this can lead to pigmentation or scarring. (Specific medication should be conducted under the guidance of a physician.)

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Is acne the same as pimples?

Acne is a medical term, commonly known as pimples or acne. These two are the same disease, caused by the infection of Propionibacterium acnes, and are related to one's own active sebaceous glands, eating spicy and stimulating food, or frequently staying up late. Once diagnosed with this condition, it is important to receive systematic and formal treatment to prevent recurrence. Treatment can include oral and topical medications from a dermatology department in a formal hospital, and combining this with red and blue light therapy may yield better results. Avoid scratching or popping the acne, as this can lead to scarring or pits. After recovery, it is crucial to maintain a proper diet and lifestyle over the long term, avoiding staying up late and consuming spicy and stimulating foods to prevent the condition from recurring.

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Does acne infect people?

Acne belongs to a disease caused by the excessive secretion of one's own sebaceous glands and an infection of the skin surface by acne propionic acid bacillus. This disease is not contagious, and it cannot be transmitted to others by touching each other or sharing towels. However, the disease has a strong recurrence, especially in patients who are in puberty. If their diet and lifestyle are not monitored in the short term, they will relapse quickly. It is recommended to receive formal treatment at a dermatology department of a regular hospital, with oral medication and topical medication. The combination of red and blue light effects can speed up the recovery. After recovery, it is crucial to maintain a standard diet and lifestyle, avoid spicy and irritating food, and try not to stay up late, feel anxious, or tense. Avoid misusing cosmetics to prevent clogging pores, which could worsen the condition. Regularly strengthen exercise, sweat more, and bathe more often.

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Can acne scars heal by themselves?

Generally, scars formed from acne are impossible to heal naturally. Most acne scars are due to improper or untimely treatment, or scars formed from infection due to squeezing or scratching during the treatment process. These scars do not heal by themselves, and common topical medications are not particularly effective in repairing them. Generally, treatment is needed from a dermatology department in a formal hospital. If the scar is not particularly noticeable, fractional laser treatment can be used for repair. If there is significant hypertrophic scar tissue, local medication injections can be used for treatment, but they can't completely remove the scar, only temporarily shrink and soften it. Therefore, it is essential to follow proper treatment protocols during acne treatment to avoid scratching or squeezing and prevent scarring.

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What happens if rosacea is not treated?

Rosacea, if untreated, mainly affects the appearance. It was formerly called rhinophyma and typically occurs in the central part of the face, manifesting as persistent erythema and dilation of capillaries, constituting a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The occurrence mechanism of rosacea is quite complex. It is related to consuming overly greasy, overly sweet, spicy, and irritating foods, and is also associated with frequently staying up late, anxiety, and insomnia, which can lead to the development of rosacea. In treating rosacea, it is important to avoid excessive cleaning of the skin to prevent damage to the skin's barrier function. It is also important to enhance skin moisturization and physical sun protection, avoid excessive cold or heat exposure, and manage stress. Diet-wise, it is advisable to refrain from drinking alcohol and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

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The main causes of acne formation

Acne is primarily caused by excessive secretion from one's own sebaceous glands. There are various reasons for this excessive secretion, such as genetic constitution and dietary preferences for spicy, fried, or sweet foods. Frequent staying up late, anxiety, tension, or mood disturbances can also lead to this condition. Some women may experience acne related to menstrual disorders or hormonal imbalances. Once acne is noticed, it is best to seek proper medical treatment and avoid squeezing or picking with hands to prevent scarring or pockmarks. Besides medical treatment, it is essential to maintain a long-term diet avoidance, regulate eating habits, exercise regularly to boost immunity, sweat more, and possibly take medications that reduce sebaceous gland secretion.