Dermatologist reveals the ‘acne trigger’ foods
“One of the important causes of acne is…”
Dermatologist Kim Ju Ha revealed foods that can cause acne.
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An online forum, FM Korea, recently highlighted a video previously posted on YouTube’s “Doctor Friends.”
That day, dermatologist Kim Ju Ha said that many people are curious about the relationship between acne and food.
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He emphasized, “When you eat something oily, you feel like you will get more acne. However, according to research, foods with a high glycemic index, milk, and dairy products are known to be related to acne.”
He also said, “These two are the most famous foods with a high glycemic index. Yogurt can also be included, and cheese is also related.”
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When internal medicine specialist Woo Chang Yoon asked why foods with a high glycemic index cause more acne, Kim Ju Ha explained, “Of course, this is also true for dairy products. However, foods with a high glycemic index induce rapid insulin secretion when eaten.” He further explained, “Among the substances related to this, insulin-like growth factor IGF1, one of the protein hormones most abundant in the blood, increases sebum secretion and skin keratinization.”
Kim Ju Ha added, “As a result, if there is a large amount of sebum secretion, it is difficult to come out from the inside, making it more likely to form acne. This is because a lot of keratin is on the skin, so it cannot come out.”
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In particular, he stated, “One of the important causes of acne is increased sebum secretion and excessive keratinization.”
In response to Woo Chang Yoon’s comment that eating a lot of snacks causes acne, Kim Ju Ha also confirmed, “That’s right. Foods with high sugar content like candy are not good for acne.”
However, Kim Ju Ha added, “People with healthy skin (relatively) are fine, but those who have acne need to be more cautious.”
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When asked about the relationship between good health and good skin, psychiatrist Hwang Jin Seung responded, “What is good for your health is naturally good for your skin and mental health.” In agreement, Kim Ju Ha suggested, “Considering that even chocolate is said to be related nowadays, it might be helpful to regulate for people with acne-prone skin.”
Kim Ju Ha also stressed the relationship between sleep and skin.
He stated, “Having a sufficient amount of sleep is naturally helpful. The problem lies in the lack of it.” He mentioned, “The average sleep time is 7-8 hours, so how much better will your skin be if you sleep for 12 hours? As far as I know, there haven’t been any results yet.”
Regarding this, he said, “The significance lies in how much the lack of sleep affects. If insufficient sleep, stress hormones increase, increasing sebum secretion, rough skin texture, and a darker skin tone.”
By. Kang Min Sun (mingtung@wikitree.co.kr)
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