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Feb 2021
12m 33s

What to Do About Acne?

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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Acne can show up at any time. Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at some of the culprits.  

This episode features audio from Do Sunflower Seeds Cause Acne?, The Acne-Promoting Effects of Milk, and Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Tea Tree Oil for Acne. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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