foods that contribute to acne
1 Drugs containing corticosteroids, androgens or lithium can worsen acne.  Diet. Studies indicate that certain dietary factors, including dairy products and carbohydrate-rich foods â such as bread, bagels and chips â may trigger acne. Chocolate has long been suspected of making acne worse. A recent study of 14 men with acne showed that eating chocolate was related to an increase in acne.
Here are five of them: 1  Fish or flaxseed: The typical Western diet contains too many omega-6 fatty acids, which are tied to inflammation. 2  Green tea: Green tea is filled the antioxidants that can protect from environmental stressors. 3  Oysters: Several studies have indicated that the mineral zinc may reduce the effects of acne.