Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
"Scientific evidence suggests a link between dairy consumption and acne, particularly in adolescents, with low-fat milk and high IGF-1 levels playing significant roles."
Dairy Products and Acne Relationship: What Does Science Say?
| Observation / Findings | Possible Cause | Scientific Note | Recommendation |
| Acne is more common in adolescents who consume dairy | Hormones in milk may increase sebum production | Studies show correlation, not causation | Reduce dairy and monitor symptoms |
| Low-fat milk triggers higher insulin response | Increased insulin may stimulate androgens | Low-fat milk may be more acnegenic than whole milk | Try plant-based alternatives |
| Dairy increases IGF-1 levels | IGF-1 increases sebum and keratin production | IGF-1 sensitivity is higher during adolescence | Be cautious about IGF-1 levels |
| Cheese and yogurt have less effect | Hormone levels are lower in fermented products | Clinical effects may vary among individuals | Prefer fermented dairy |
| Probiotic yogurt may reduce acne in some individuals | It may reduce inflammation by regulating gut balance | Similar effect observed with probiotic supplements | Take probiotics for gut health |
