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does eating curd cause acne - #25769

Christian

I am really worried about my skin lately. For the past few months, I've noticed more breakouts than usual, and I can't figure out what's going on. My friend told me that does eating curd cause acne, and I thought maybe that could be it. I’ve been eating curd almost every day thinking it was healthy, you know? Like all the probiotic benefits and such. But now, I've been trying to cut it out and my skin still isn’t getting better. I also feel like my diet is a bit all over the place. Sometimes I binge on chips and sugary stuff. Could it really just be the curd? Or is it more about my overall lifestyle? I just came back from a dermatologist, and they didn’t really pinpoint anything specific. They said hormones and other factors might be involved. Ugh! It’s so frustrating, I just want clear skin again. Does eating curd cause acne in all cases, or is it different for everyone? Is there anything I should try instead?

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hello christian, It totally makes sense to feel frustrated — especially when you’re trying to do the right things and your skin still won’t cooperate. First of all, no — curd doesn’t cause acne for everyone, but in some people (especially if your body has more of a Kapha-Pitta tendency, meaning you're prone to oiliness, congestion, or heat), curd can definitely worsen breakouts. From an Ayurvedic point of view, curd is considered heating, heavy, and sticky — which means it can increase Pitta (inflammation) and Kapha (clogging) when taken daily, especially if eaten at the wrong times (like at night, or with spicy food). But honestly, just cutting curd alone won’t be enough if the rest of your diet is spiking sugar, oil, or stress — those chips and sweets play a much bigger role in feeding breakouts. Hormones also play a part, but they often get aggravated due to food, sleep, gut health, and stress. If you’re craving something cooling, try buttermilk instead — it’s lighter and more gut-friendly. And once you clean up the food and reset digestion, your skin will start showing it. Prescription Manjishta capsule – 1 capsule twice a day after meals Avipattikar churna – 1 tsp at night with warm water Neem tablet – 1 tablet in morning empty stomach Buttermilk (diluted, churned) with jeera and rock salt in place of curd for 3 weeks Avoid curd, spicy/oily foods, sugar, and late-night eating completely during this phase If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, regards, dr,Karthika.
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Yes curd and dairy products can agreevate acne . As per ayurveda dahi is heavy to digest and it can disturb your gut if not taken properly . Your whole lifestyle and eating habits contribute for flaring of acne . Avoid curd and if you still want to take avoid in evening And take it with Mishri
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