On Mon, 2 Jul 2001, matesz wrote:

> A high fat diet can increase oil production in the follicles as
> well, but by a different mechanism.  Although some people can eat a high
> fat/oil diet and get acne, even if they avoid junk fats (refined, processed,
> or hydrogenated oils).  Some folks get pimply from excess olive oil, nuts,
> seeds, or meat fat, even if good quality, and even if they stay within their
> daily caloric requirements.  Different people seem to have different
> tolerance levels for oils and total dietary fat.

What is the mechanism by which dietary fats increase oil
production in the skin?  Is it known?

Todd Moody
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