Hi,

I have struggled with moderate acne since I was about 11/12 which has got severe in the past year (I'm 21). I am currently on isotretinoin (40mg per day) and am eating the foods I have always eaten (Wholemeal bread with butter, crisps, fresh vegetables, fish, hot chocolate which is my favourite drink, and a treat at the end of every day like ice cream or chocolate).

Should I clean up my diet if I want to see the effects of isotretinoin last when I am taken off it in just over a month? I am worried if I continue to consume so much sugar, particularly in my drinks, I could develop acne again.

Does eating clean really help improve acne? I have seen several people who have been on accutane and continue as normal after their treatment with their diet and lifestyle and not relapse.

I also have had a previous eating disorder and am scared if I start cutting out food groups such as sugar, it may restart my binge/purge cycle.

Thank you very much.