Does garlic help treat acne? See what this TikTok viral video claims
garlic to get relief from acne has gone viral on TikTok, reports 'USA Today'. The netizens have taken it seriously and thousands of people have started eating garlic cloves, without consulting a doctor. Though garlic is healthy, dermatologists have warned that they have no evidence to suggest that it can help with acne. They have advised these netizens to consult a dermatologist instead and make improvements to their health and diet overall.
Talking to the news outlet, dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy said that eating garlic can't hurt anyone, other than giving some really bad breath. He said further that there are many tried-and-true ways to treat acne. He further said that some good nutritional dietary things are rooted in science that do not apply to this garlic trend.
Similarly, Dermatologist Dr. Anthony Rossi explained that there might be some myths and legends surrounding garlic that some people have seen it as a magic cure-all for acne. «If garlic could supposedly ward off vampires, why couldn't it also stave off acne?», he joked. He also said that garlic is good for health, and it has a lot of health benefits, but he is not sure if it's clearing up these people's acne or if there's a compounding factor − like they're eating so much garlic.
Dr Rossi also said that garlic may not cure your acne, but the antioxidants it offers can be good for the skin. He also said that antioxidants also come from fruits and vegetables. Besides, dark chocolate has
