Foods with refined carbohydrates and added sugars can lead to rapid rises in blood sugar, which may worsen acne in some people Can certain foods cause acne? That's a straightforward question. And it's the exact question we asked our patients. In order to understand patient beliefs about acne, we surveyed patients who were being treated at the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Dermatology. We surveyed these patients about their beliefs regarding the link between diet