Acne
If you can escape acne your whole life, consider yourself lucky. Up to 85 percent of teens suffer from the skin condition, and for many guys, breakouts persist well into adulthood.
The average adult male acne patient is 39.5 years old, according to recent research from Wake Forest University. Think about seeing a doctor if your acne is severe or doesn’t respond to over-the-counter treatments, suggests Men’s Health dermatology advisor Adnan Nasir, M.D.
According to a study from New York University, high-glycemic foods, such as rice, potatoes, bread, and sugary snacks and drinks, may contribute to acne.
A diet loaded with sugars and starches causes a rise in insulin and blood glucose, which may influence hormones and other proteins that make break¬outs worse, the researchers say. For a healthy face (and body), limit your carb intake to no more than 40 percent of your total daily calories and eliminate high-glycemic foods, says Valerie Berkowitz, M.S., R.D., director of nutrition at the Center for Balanced Health in New York City.