All teenagers have probably been told by an adult at one point in their lives, "don't eat that, you'll get pimple!" But can certain foods really cause pimple? In this article, we will review findings from scientific studies to get at the answer of whether chocolate and other foods cause pimple. We will also take a look at certain foods which could potentially help fight pimple.
Chocolate and French fries - the real culprits?
For the most part, dermatologists agree that chocolate and greasy foods do not directly cause or aggravate pimple since these foods do not lead to an overproduction of oils secreted by the sebaceous glands - this excess oil being the main contributor to pimple breakouts.
Although chocolate and greasy foods can be ruled out as having a direct link, it's worth giving greasy, fried foods a second look. It is now common for dermatologists to recommend switching to a healthy diet and eliminating certain foods while battling pimple. In the case of greasy foods, they have a tendency to increase free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals can actually cause damage to our cells and inhibit our immune systems, which can in turn influence the health of our skin.
Milk
In one study of survey data, investigators found that whole milk and skim milk are "associated with a slightly increased risk of pimple in teenage patients." (Slawson 2005). Scientists in this study pointed out, however, that the study does not prove causation or that decreasing milk intake can help decrease pimple. One concern by scientists is that calcium and vitamin D, particularly in teenage women, is crucial for bone formation during adolescence.
If you feel that milk is causing pimple flare-ups, try staying off dairy products (milk, butter, yogurt, cheese or any food containing dairy) for 2 weeks. You can still have eggs and be sure to take a calcium supplement. During these two weeks, your pimple may actually get slightly worse in the first few days before your skin starts to clear. This is due to the body detoxifying and you may even develop cold symptoms during the first few days.
If your skin has improved after these 2 weeks, then it's likely you have a dairy intolerance. You will want to see a nutritionist to check for food sensitivities to dairy products.
Bread
According to scientists at the Colorado State University in Fort Collins, there's a possible link between pimple and highly processed breads and refined cereals. In brief, white bread and other refined grains lead to a spike in levels of certain insulin compounds in the body. And evidence from previous studies suggests that insulin can cause pimple. To be on the safe side, try eating whole grain breads and high-fiber cereals whenever possible. Avoid eating white bread and heavily processed cereals.
Foods to help you fight pimple
Just as important as avoiding certain foods, you have at your disposal an "army" of foods that can help you fight pimple. Choose foods that are high in antioxidants as they are a major contributor to healthy-looking skin. Good sources of antioxidants: fresh fruits and raw vegetables.
In summary, chocolate and French fries are not direct culprits of foods that cause pimple. However, milk and highly processed grains are more likely to aggravate an pimple condition or cause flare-ups. Switching to whole wheat breads and other complex, high-fiber grains is an easy step and you may see an improvement in your pimple. Milk, however, should not be discontinued for long periods of time without first consulting with your health care professional, especially if you're an adolescent.

After pimple is healed, we are left with pimple scars, pimple scars take times to heal, some pimple scars will disappear after a couple of months, but some pimple scars will stay and become permanent scars. Most people who suffer from severe cases of pimple scars, suffered from severe cases of pimple, it is very important to start treating your pimple while it is still early, don’t wait for it to get worse.
1. Stopped your pimple from developing, this is the most important rule to remember, if you have pimple you should treat it early, so that it will not develop into a severe case of pimple, there are many pimple medications you can use to start treating your pimple, some pimple medications
contain benzoyl peroxide that can heal pimple fast, some pimple medications contained benzoyl peroxide and aloe-Vera extract which are very effective elements that can heal pimple fast and remove pimple scars.
2. Avoid squeezing; popping or picking your pimples I know it is very tempting to squeeze that pimple, but if you do this, you will further spread the infection deeper into your skin, the bacteria from your hands will transfer on the pimple-affected skin that you have touched, and those bacteria will spread creating more infection in your pimple-affected skin, also squeezing a pimple can actually push the bacteria deeper into the skin, this will make the condition of your pimple worse.
3. Avoid irritating those inflamed pimple lesions, inflamed pimple lesions are the number one responsible and contributor of deep pimple scars, this kind of pimple is filled with pus, and is painful to touch, don’t irritate this kind of pimple by scrubbing or any method that can irritate it, because in the end if this kind of pimple were irritated will develop into a deep scar after it healed.
4. Dermabrasion is a medical procedure used by dermatologist this process involves removing the surface of the skin by abrasion, this medical procedure is very painful and takes several months to heal; dermabrasion is useful for removing scars or any imperfection on the skin.
5. Medications with aloe Vera extracts, a medication that contains aloe Vera extracts are good for removing pimple scars, aloe Vera has a respectable reputation for removing scars, for moisturizing the skin, as anti-inflammatory agents, aloe Vera contains anti-bacterial properties that fights infection, tightens and balances the skin, it minimizes scarring and speeds-up healing. Aloe Veras regenerate and heal scars from inside out, because it has enzymes that help skin tissue regenerate, it is used to heal pimples, cuts, psoriasis, itching, burns and many skin problems.