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  • Does diet really affect acne? ?

    Abstract Title:

    Does diet really affect acne?

    Abstract Source:

    Skin Therapy Lett. 2010 Mar ;15(3):1-2, 5. PMID: 20361171

    Abstract Author(s):

    H R Ferdowsian, S Levin

    Article Affiliation:

    Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.

    Abstract:

    Acne vulgaris has anecdotally been attributed to diet by individuals affected by this skin condition. In a 2009 systematic literature review of 21 observational studies and 6 clinical trials, the association between acne and diet was evaluated. Observational studies, including 2 large controlled prospective trials, reported that cow's milk intake increased acne prevalence and severity. Furthermore, prospective studies, including randomized controlled trials, demonstrated a positive association between a high-glycemic-load diet, hormonal mediators, and acne risk. Based on these findings, there exists convincing data supporting the role of dairy products and high-glycemic-index foods in influencing hormonal and inflammatory factors, which can increase acne prevalence and severity. Studies have been inconclusive regarding the association between acne and other foods.

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