Acne is most common among teenagers, with a reported prevalence of 70 to 87 percent. Increasingly, younger children are getting acne as well. Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scar the skin. The earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of lasting physical and emotional damage Acne scare and finding precise cure for acne may take years with no outcome, where as a simple step of testing for Food Intolerance (IgG antibodies to food) and elimination of intolerant foods from diet may sometimes prove to be the sure shot solution to the chronic problem

1. Food Intolerance & Acne

2. Acne
What is acne?
Acne is a dermatological condition which is commonly present in adolescence with more than 89% of teenagers affected by the condition, although it can also occur or continue into adulthood.
Acne develops when pores become blocked with an overproduction of oils which feed bacteria, leading to painful inflammation.
Hormonal imbalances, dietary factors and stress can trigger and aggravate existing acne

3. Acne
Most people assume that getting acne is a normal part of life

4. Acne
why do some people get acne ?
why do others do not get acne ?

5. Types of acne
Acne appears on the skin as... occluded pores ("comedones"), also known as blackheads or whiteheads, tender red bumps also known as pimples or zits, pustules, and occasionally as cysts (deep pimples, boils).

6. Psychological effects of Acne
Psychological effects of acne includes
Reduced self esteem
Succidal ideation      7.1%
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Depression

7. Diet & acne
Diet For years, the relationship between diet and acne has been controversial,” “But there is no doubt in my mind that there is a connection between what we eat and the condition of our skin; it’s just very challenging to prove.” Many of the older studies were flawed in that they didn’t include enough subjects or control groups. Another problem is that it’s so hard to isolate the individual factors that could cause breakouts. But the latest research suggests the food/acne relationship is not a myth.

8. Diet & acne
Give it a thought
If persistent acne problem is continued, it may be a good opportunity to take a closer look at the foods being ate, as there is a close connection between acne and diet. As individuals, our reactions to foods and drinks we consume varies a great deal. An ingredient which may cause problems for one person could be completely acceptable for another. For those with acne, discovering and understanding individual’sfood and drink intolerances, and the effects they have health and wellbeing is important to ensure that best possible choices to optimise the diet and quality of life has been made. Identifying and eliminating these specific foods from diet can be an important step forward to improve the skin.

9. Cure it with elimination diet
Test
Diet
Follow
•Analyse the history
• Get the Food IgG (Food Intolerance) test done
•Suggest elimination diet
•Use diet guide/ patient report guide provided with report
•Check for improve- ment in health
•Slowly reintroduce the eliminated food

10. Overcome the intolerance
Identification of foods producing elevated IgG response
Remove or reduce reactive foods from diet
Repair Leaky Gut
Repopulate gut with beneficial gut flora
Re-introduction of foods
Strengthen the immune system
How to overcome intolerance to food?

11. Result speak for themselves
“Advantage U”
The University of York conducted a survey* to help understand the benefits of elimination diets based on the results of a food intolerance test. Out of 40 who reported experiencing acne, 88% reported an improvement having removed their ‘trigger’ foods. We define these as foods which show a positive IgG reaction to antibodies in the blood. Overall in the study, 76% of people who rigorously followed the elimination diet reported a benefit, 68% of which experienced this after 3 weeks.

12. It’s all about health