Dr. Megha Modi: Trusted Skin Specialist in Vaishali

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Dr. Megha Modi Trusted Skin Specialist in
Vaishali

• Meet Dr. Megha Modi, renowned Skin Specialist in
  Vaishali. Trusted for personalized acne
  treatments and skincare solutions.

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Introduction

• Acne causes physical and emotional damage to the
  body and reduces confidence. Most people do not
  know the causes of acne. They regularly eat those
  food items without knowing that those may worsen
  the acne. If you are prone to acne or currently
  facing acne outbreak, consult a skin specialist
  in Vaishali to find the best food for your skin
  health.

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What Are The Various Factors That Triggers Acne?

• Acne may be triggered due to the following
  reasons
• Stress Stress triggers acne breakdown and
  worsens the already present acne. It is believed
  that stress induces the production of the
  corticotrophin-releasing hormone. This hormone
  binds to the sebaceous gland receptors and
  increases oil production. Increased oil
  production results in acne.
• Diet Certain food increases the incidence of
  acne and worsens acne. It is advised that people
  who are prone to acne or are struggling with acne
  should not incorporate such foods in their diet.

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Acne may be triggered due to the following
reasons

• Medications Acne is also the side effect of some
  medications. These medications include
  corticosteroids, lithium, contraceptive pills,
  and testosterone.
• Hormonal imbalance Hormonal imbalances also
  results in acne. Androgens are responsible for
  initiating puberty in boys and girls. These
  hormones initiate various changes including
  enlargement of sebaceous glands. Most people have
  acne during the start of puberty.
• Family history Family history of acne also plays
  an important role in developing acne. If either
  or both the parents had acne, the risk of acne in
  the next generation increases.

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Which Food Triggers Acne?

• Following are some of the food products that are
  believed to trigger or worsen acne
• Whey Protein Powder Whey protein triggers acne.
  When whey combined with the receptor in the
  gastrointestinal tract, it results in an acne
  outbreak. You may choose other alternatives such
  as pea protein powder.
• Omega-6 fatty acid-rich foods Increased level of
  omega-6 fatty acid-rich food imbalance the ratio
  of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid. This results
  in inflammation. Increased inflammation worsens
  acne.
• Chocolate Several studies have been conducted to
  show that dark chocolates cause acne outbreaks.
  Increased chocolate intake stimulates the immune
  system against acne-causing bacteria. This
  results in inflammation.

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• Dried Fruits If you are prone to acne, you
  should avoid dried fruit and opt for fresh fruit.
  There is an increased level of the glycaemic
  index in dried fruit that increases the sugar
  level of the body. This initiates a cascade of
  chemical reactions including hormonal production
  which increases oil production. Increased oil
  production causes acne.
• Refined grains Grains rich in refined
  carbohydrates should be avoided by people who are
  prone to acne. Bread, cereals or pasta made of
  white flour and white rice are rich in refined
  carbohydrates.
• Eating fast food regularly may lead to acne. It
  is believed that fast food may alter the hormonal
  levels that result in inflammation.

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Dairy Products Skim milk may increase the risk
of acne and enhances severity.

• Shellfish Lobster and shrimps may lead to acne.
  The reason for this is believed to be their high
  concentration of iodine. Although iodine is
  beneficial for the body people who are sensitive
  or take a higher intake, may lead to side
  effects. Instead, opt for fish rich in omega-3
  fatty acids.
• Bottled Juice Bootle juice is high in sugar
  content. Increased sugar levels may cause
  increased oil production and an acne outbreak.
• Alcohol Alcohol is not good for the body and may
  trigger acne. This is because alcohol is a
  diuretic that has the potential to dehydrate the
  skin. Skin dehydration may lead to clogging of
  pores. Pore clogging may cause acne.