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Time to effect
6–12 weeks
Effort level
medium
Category
Dietary
Typical approach
Diet change
How it works
High glycaemic foods spike insulin and IGF-1, which stimulate sebum production and keratinocyte proliferation — two key drivers of acne pathogenesis.
Dietary change requires sustained commitment. Effect varies — some people see dramatic improvement, others minimal change.
Multiple RCTs show low-GI diets reduce acne severity by 20–50%. Evidence stronger in Western populations with high baseline carbohydrate intake.
Community experiences
Anonymous · 0xa3f2
Tried for 6 weeks
“Noticeably less frequent issues after about a month of consistent use. Worth sticking with.”
Anonymous · 0xb71c
Tried for 4 weeks
“Good results overall. Had to adjust the approach slightly but found what worked for me. Would recommend trying it.”
Anonymous · 0xc8a1
Tried for 2 weeks
“Some improvement but not as dramatic as I hoped. Might need longer to see full benefit. Still continuing.”
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