Diet has every thing to do with acne.
See these articles:
http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2011nl/mar/fav5.htm
http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougal ... puacne.htm
In a nutshell, eliminating excess protein, excess fats and dairy products and reducing processed foods and focusing on a nutrient rich diet which all help to reduce IGF, hormones, and inflammation, can all go to helping relieve and or eliminate the problem.
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