Apparently vegans never get acne, at least according to actor Woody Harrelson. He said the switch to a vegan diet cleared his chronic acne in just three days.
It's awesome that Mr. Harrelson found something that worked for him. Problem is, there is no evidence that switching to a vegan diet will clear acne.
Are there people who find relief from their skin problems by switching to a veggie-based diet? Probably. Is it a cure-all for acne? Definitely not.
Besides, I take issue with the the insinuation that acne sufferers have done something to cause their problem. There is still that underlying belief if you have acne, you aren't caring for yourself in some way (you're not clean, you're eating the wrong foods, etc.) This attitude is not only hurtful, it's dead wrong.
Acne is caused by many factors out of our control, like heredity and hormones.
So, if giving up meat and dairy just isn't your thing, don't sweat it. (Remember, there are plenty of people, without acne, who eat meat like it's going out of style.) Finding the right
treatment option is the better alternative.
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