Western Culture May be Culprit Behind Acne: Theory
 (NY, Reuters Health, 12/20/02)

Dr. Loren Cordain, of Colorado State University in Ft Collins and team studied 2 non- industrialized groups of people, one in New Guinea and the other in Paraguay. The scientists found that both groups are acne- free and live on a diet of unprocessed foods, including fruits and vegetables, with very little sugar and cereals. On the other hand, acne has appeared among people from nearby areas who have westernized their eating habits. Dr. Cordain concludes that, while there may be a genetic component to acne, the chief cause is the modern high- glycemic diet, which boosts blood sugar and thereby initiates a cascade of hormonal reactions.