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Any Reason To Get Pimples When Going *off* Something?

Offthegrid

By Offthegrid
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Offthegrid
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Sorry to post two topics so quickly, but I just found you guys and have tons of questions.

I'm nearing the end of my 2nd week casein free, and feeling 1,000 times better. I wished I had known about the casein thing a long time ago -- not just eliminated lactose.

Anyway, when I initially went off gluten, my pimples cleared up 95 percent after years of breakouts. (I'm 28.) But now that I'm casein-free, they are popping up everywhere. I have about 8 right now when typically I'd have maybe one.

Anybody know what's going on with that? And no, it should not be hormonal right now.

- Susie

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Sorry to post two topics so quickly, but I just found you guys and have tons of questions.

I'm nearing the end of my 2nd week casein free, and feeling 1,000 times better. I wished I had known about the casein thing a long time ago -- not just eliminated lactose.

Anyway, when I initially went off gluten, my pimples cleared up 95 percent after years of breakouts. (I'm 28.) But now that I'm casein-free, they are popping up everywhere. I have about 8 right now when typically I'd have maybe one.

Anybody know what's going on with that? And no, it should not be hormonal right now.

- Susie

I had the same thing happen...Cleared up when gluten free. I am 9th day casein free and have had quite a breakout. I was wondering the same thing. I am hoping it is just withdrawal of some sort and that it will clear up.

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mftnchn
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I had a mild breakout, that then cleared up. I learned it can be a process of the body ridding itself of toxins.

Joni63 Collaborator
Joni63
Posted

I had the same thing happen after going gluten free. Someone else on here said it has to do with toxins leaving your body just as mftnchn mentioned.

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Rachel--24
Posted

I agree with the last 2 posters.

Its your body detoxifying...the toxins will come out any way they can.

hathor Contributor
hathor
Posted

I answered this in the other thread, but I'll post again here for everyone's benefit. I believe you added more soy to your diet in response to eliminating dairy. That very likely is your answer right there.

Soy sensitivity can be subtle and can manifest itself in skin problems. I've seen this in a book I have about food allergies and have read of the experiences of others. Personally, I finally have clear skin at age 54 only since I eliminated soy earlier this year.

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Sugarmag
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I agree, it could be your body detoxing. Once I figured out soy was a big problem for me, my skin was already horrible. It did start to clear up dramatically after the first week eliminating soy. Then a week later, it was breaking out again. I figured it was just my body getting rid of the soy. My doctor told me that soy, or other foods you react to, can linger in your system for 4-6 months! Also, I had to remove casein too, because I realized my belly problems, and skin rashes started coming back. After keeping a food diary....sure enough, it was the rare times I had a tiny amount of casein!

My skin is MUCH better now! I still have a few tiny bumps, but it's because I accidentally took a Benedryl pill. I forgot to call about soy free, I knew it was gluten free! So, taking the benedryl gave me a BAD rash! (Yeah, I know, what's the point of putting allergens into allergy meds!??!?!)

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