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What Causes Severe Acne Of Face Post Whey Protein Consumption?
Question: Hello Doc. I have something simple to ask, but extremely important for me. I am 38 years old male. Since the age of 16 I have suffered huge problem of acne, but finally, at the age of 35, it got cured by a very popular dermatologist in XXXXXXX Now the thing is, that I am extremely fond of weight training in the gym. I cant think of a life without lifting weights, as it gives me a tremendous high in life. I am very new to it. Have just started gym. And I want to do it all my life.
My personal trainer told me that 4 scoops of whey protein everyday is a must, if you really want to be very serious about body building. I did a lot of research on this, and realized its true.
Now, a huge problem stands in the way. The problem is, that when I have even 1-2 scoops of whey protein, my face bursts with pimples. The moment I stop whey they stop. I had a discussion with my dermatologist and she told me that whey is milk based and that’s the root cause of your pimples breakdown. She asked me to stop whey protein.
Now I am feeling helpless. I don’t know what to do. Working out is extremely important for me.
Now my questions are :
1. What age acne stops permanently. Is there a hope for me after one two or three years. I don’t think they will stop easily in my case. I am 38 and I get 100’s of them if I have whey protein. Not just my face but my chest and back gets filled with pimples.
2. MY MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION : Cant acne be cured permanently?? So that I can have whey protein regularly?? IS THERE ANY METHOD IN SCIENCE THAT MY ACNE WILL SURELY NOT COME AFTER HAVING WHEY PROTEIN??
Please help Doc. I really want a rock solid answer. I don’t know who to ask. You are my hope.
Regards, XXXXXXX
My personal trainer told me that 4 scoops of whey protein everyday is a must, if you really want to be very serious about body building. I did a lot of research on this, and realized its true.
Now, a huge problem stands in the way. The problem is, that when I have even 1-2 scoops of whey protein, my face bursts with pimples. The moment I stop whey they stop. I had a discussion with my dermatologist and she told me that whey is milk based and that’s the root cause of your pimples breakdown. She asked me to stop whey protein.
Now I am feeling helpless. I don’t know what to do. Working out is extremely important for me.
Now my questions are :
1. What age acne stops permanently. Is there a hope for me after one two or three years. I don’t think they will stop easily in my case. I am 38 and I get 100’s of them if I have whey protein. Not just my face but my chest and back gets filled with pimples.
2. MY MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION : Cant acne be cured permanently?? So that I can have whey protein regularly?? IS THERE ANY METHOD IN SCIENCE THAT MY ACNE WILL SURELY NOT COME AFTER HAVING WHEY PROTEIN??
Please help Doc. I really want a rock solid answer. I don’t know who to ask. You are my hope.
Regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Please provide more information and consider these guidelines
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
welcome to health care magic, I appreciate your concern and I will definitely help you in best possible way.
Acne develops due to hyperactivity of sebaceous glands or blockage in its ducts, it can be triggered by faulty dietary habits, unhealthy skin, blockage of skin pores due to application of various cosmetics or it may be affected by hormonal imbalances or infection.
So there is no clear cut as bar that at a particular age you will not get acne.
Here I would like further information for better assessment
If possible upload me a photograph
does it contain fluid in it
are you having itching sensation around it
On stoppage of whey protein, how much time it takes to disappear?
Meanwhile I would advise you to wash your face and chest with antiseptic face wash or soap an deep it clean and moist.
You can very easily get rid of acne by keeping skin pores clean and healthy by adopting proper hygienic practises.
You can switch over to other source of protein like sprouts, meat and related products, egg, cheese and diary products.
Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely
waiting for your reply
Best wishes
Please provide more information and consider these guidelines
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
welcome to health care magic, I appreciate your concern and I will definitely help you in best possible way.
Acne develops due to hyperactivity of sebaceous glands or blockage in its ducts, it can be triggered by faulty dietary habits, unhealthy skin, blockage of skin pores due to application of various cosmetics or it may be affected by hormonal imbalances or infection.
So there is no clear cut as bar that at a particular age you will not get acne.
Here I would like further information for better assessment
If possible upload me a photograph
does it contain fluid in it
are you having itching sensation around it
On stoppage of whey protein, how much time it takes to disappear?
Meanwhile I would advise you to wash your face and chest with antiseptic face wash or soap an deep it clean and moist.
You can very easily get rid of acne by keeping skin pores clean and healthy by adopting proper hygienic practises.
You can switch over to other source of protein like sprouts, meat and related products, egg, cheese and diary products.
Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely
waiting for your reply
Best wishes
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