Do I have to drink water

Does drinking 8 bottles of water a day actually help clear up your acne? Should I start drinking 8 bottles a day?

[loiloi]

Hi. Acne occurs when hormones called androgens stimulate the sebaceous glands in the skin. Some people (especially teenagers) have high levels of androgens such as testosterone. When the sebaceous glands are stimulated, the skin becomes oily and bacteria feeds off this oil leading to spots.
The best way to combat this is with a course of oral antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline or Doxycycline and a topical retinoid such as Differin. Ask your doctor about these. Drinking 8 bottles of water will not kill the bacteria or reduce the amount of oil on your skin.
Eloise.

[sedgit]

dude, 8 bottles?
I don't think water has a direct link to acne, but drinking enough water (but probably not as much as 8 bottles...) definitely will hydrate your skin more and keep it mosturized longer. If you don't get enough water your skin will likely to dehydrate (esp in the winter) and get irritated, which will eventually cause acne.