| Acne and it's relationship with diet is a very | | | | causes inflammation resulting in an acne break out. |
| controversial subject. However, the relationship with | | | | If you have a food allergy to gluten then following a |
| food allergies and acne are more recognized and | | | | gluten free diet may be all you need to do to clear |
| agreed upon. A common food allergy is gluten, a | | | | your acne. It may seem difficult to follow such a diet |
| protein found in wheat and rye. Let's look at an | | | | at first because grains, which contain gluten, are |
| intolerance to gluten. | | | | common in foods such as bread, pasta and cereal. |
| If you are allergic to gluten it can lead to acne | | | | Food allergies can go undetected for a long time so |
| because of the strain placed on your digestive | | | | you may not know if you are allergic to gluten or |
| system. Your body treats the gluten as a foreign | | | | have any other allergies. If you have acne it's best to |
| body that is a threat to you. Symptoms include | | | | seek medical advice about food allergies sooner |
| coughing, runny nose, watery eyes, acne and hives. | | | | rather than later. That way you can rule them out |
| Since the body treats the gluten as a harmful | | | | and concentrate on finding the real culprit that's |
| substance it does all it can to get rid of it. This | | | | causing your acne. Many people also assume they'd |
| includes increased production of sebum (oil). The | | | | know it they had an allergy but sometimes people |
| excess production of sebum blocks your pores, | | | | don't have many symptoms other than acne. |