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Last reviewed on December 6, 2021
Featuring Abigail Eisley, RN, BSN, IBCLCReviewed by QA - Reviewer | December 6, 2021

The short answer... yes

An autoimmune disease (AID) is a health condition in which your immune system attacks your own body. Though autoimmune conditions are common, we still don’t know exactly what causes them. 

The complete answer

Though genes play a role in autoimmune disease, they’re only one piece of the puzzle. Autoimmune disease isn’t caused by just one thing. It’s likely that AID happens when someone with a genetic predisposition encounters an environmental trigger — like a bacterial or viral infection.

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Definition

Acne, scientifically known as acne vulgaris, is an inflammatory condition of the skin. It is one of the most common skin conditions worldwide.

Keep in mind

Because of these many limitations, nutritional research has often had to settle for “observational studies.” These are studies that require participants to record what they eat and drink. Scientists then look for links between self-reported food intake and specific aspects of their health.

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