07/29/2003 - Questions and Answers
Pimples and Chocolate
By: Mark Castleden
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My mom and dad tell me that chocolate causes zits or pimples. Is this true or not, and is there proof?
Answer
There is no connection between pimples and food habits. While it's a myth that eating chocolate causes pimples, stress can aggravate your skin. When you are stressed your need increases for stimulants such as chocolate.
The link below will give you (and your parents) a better idea of what causes acne, and how it develops.
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Created on: 07/28/2003
Reviewed on: 07/29/2003
Reviewed on: 07/29/2003
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