title: Diet and acne.
abstract: Acne is caused by the action of dihydrotestosterone, derived from endogenous and exogenous precursors, likely acting synergistically with insulin-like growth factor-1. These sources and interactions are discussed. Both a mechanism of action and recommended dietary changes that limit ingestion and production of these hormones are proposed.
authors.affiliation: Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire, Manchester, NH 03104, USA. fwdljm@tds.net <fwdljm@tds.net>
authors.forename: F William
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Danby
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003611:Dairy Products / Q000009:adverse effects*; D050528:Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted; D013196:Dihydrotestosterone / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007334:Insulin-Like Growth Factor I / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D013196:Dihydrotestosterone; D007334:Insulin-Like Growth Factor I