Can change in diet cause weird breakout around the chin?
ADVERTISEMENT

Q. Is it possible to get weird breakout around chin due to change in diet?

Answered by
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
and medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
This is a premium question & answer published on Mar 04, 2016 and last reviewed on: Jun 28, 2023

Hi doctor,

Just recently I have noticed some weird breakouts around my chin area. I am not sure when they started. While I do from time to time experience acne, I do not think what I am experiencing on my chin is not an acne breakout. Because there is no white head or black head present. They are not poppable. The only change in my diet is I have been enjoying an occasional glass of wine after dinner. I have also started eating mozzarella cheese, which I have not eaten before. Thinking that it was perhaps linked to hormones. I restarted birth control three days ago after a 4-month hiatus. Please help.

#

Hi Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and according to me, they are papular lesions of acne. They are not blackheads or whiteheads. I would recommend you to continue with the birth control pill besides applying Benzoyl peroxide 5 percent gel on the pimples twice daily. Follow some tips to avoid pimples such as keep your face dry, avoid applying oily creams and moisturizers, avoid oiling of scalp, use cosmetics labelled as non-comedogenic and reduce the intake of sugary foods.


The Probable causes:

1. Hormonal disturbances.

2. Seborrhea.

Probable diagnosis:

Acne vulgaris.


Was this answer helpful?

 | 

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!



Related Questions:
I underwent skin peeling treatment for acne but it was of no help. What to do?

My daughter recently slammed her thumb between the top and bottom doors on the refrigerator and now it's swollen slightly and is numb from the base of the joint to the tip mainly on the right side. She's experiencing pain around the base of her thumb and it cracks every time she moves it.   Read full

Kindly advise treatment for acne and oily skin.

My daughter recently slammed her thumb between the top and bottom doors on the refrigerator and now it's swollen slightly and is numb from the base of the joint to the tip mainly on the right side. She's experiencing pain around the base of her thumb and it cracks every time she moves it.   Read full

How can I get rid of chicken-pox scars?

My daughter recently slammed her thumb between the top and bottom doors on the refrigerator and now it's swollen slightly and is numb from the base of the joint to the tip mainly on the right side. She's experiencing pain around the base of her thumb and it cracks every time she moves it.   Read full

Also Read Answers From:

ideaComprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case

Also Read


PCOS and Liver Problems
The hormonal imbalances in polycystic ovary syndrome could cause liver diseases. Read the article to know the relationship between these medical conditions.  Read more»
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization Technique
The inferior alveolar nerve lateralization technique is a surgical lateralization technique to reposition the nerve. Read the article to know more about this.  Read more»
COVID-19 and Ebola: Similarities and Differences
This article gives a comparison and broader overview of the outbreak of the two deadliest diseases that showed a greater incidence over the last two decades.  Read more»

Ask your health query to a doctor online?

Ask a Dermatologist Now

* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.