The role of diet in acne: facts and controversies.
Acne is the most prevalent skin condition. It has a substantial effect on the quality of life of teenagers worldwide. Among acne patients from different societies and cultures, diet is uniformly regarded as a major cause in the pathogenesis of acne. We reviewed the up-to-date literature regarding acne and culprit foods such as dairy products, chocolate, and fatty foods. Unfortunately, after reviewing the existing data, there are no answers but there are definitely more questions, because there is no clear proof about whether these issues are facts or misconceptions.
Davidovici
Batya B
BB
The Dermatology Unit, Kaplan Medical Center, 76100 Rechovot, Israel. bdavidovici@yahoo.com
Wolf
Ronni
R
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000293:Adolescent; D017195:Adolescent Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D015984:Causality; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003611:Dairy Products; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D014943:Global Health; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates