It's one of those things that doesn't feel so big and important compared to other medical problems, but in reality, acne can be a difficult problem to deal with. For teens it can be a huge blow to already fragile self-confidence. It isn't a walk in the park for adults who find themselves with a break-out, either. So today, we are talking about what causes acne, what the science says about dietary approaches to reducing it, and what the most current treatments are.  Resources: Acne: A Disease of Western Civilization Prevalence, severity, and severity risk factors of acne in high school pupils: a community-based study. Our podcast on supplements Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!