Is acne triggered by hormonal changes or by what you eat?

Question

And the things that you eat make the acne worse?

Just curiosity

Answer 1

it is a combination of both.  

it is also caused by stress, lack of nutrition.

Eat healthy, plenty of fruit and veggies,  

Avoid soda, drink a lot of water

limit sweets.

avoid fried food

Exercise, to get rid of stress, and try to avoid stressful situations

( I know sometimes they can't be avoided)  keep hair off face, use a gentle cleanser, also,  change your pillow case every day, that also keeps your skin nice.

Answer 2

my dermatoligist says that that myth about eating is NOT TRUE!! thoush my mom says that when she eats chocolate her zits get worse,, but i think she just doesnt want me to eat chocolate! ;) and of course hormonal changes!! that why all of the teens have zits.

Answer 3

Hormones

Answer 4

examine foods high in iodine. Watch out for multi-vitamins (some contain iodine). Be aware of some junk foods such as potato chips, corn chips, etc. Keep your diet low in fat and sugar. Eating a properly balanced diet ensures that your body gets the proper nutrients and therefore promotes healthy skin. Log on to http://tipsfromruby-acne.blogspot.com/ for a few home made tips to heal acne