Incidence of acne vulgaris in young adult users of protein-calorie supplements in the city of João Pessoa--PB.
BACKGROUND
Based on personal observations of dermatologists, nutritionists and patients, a new problem emerges in the gyms: development and exacerbation of acne in users of whey protein, which is a protein derived from cow's milk. Whey Protein extract contains growth factors that may be related to acne. Its purity and composition are not fully known and there is no scientific research on its potential to cause acne.


OBJECTIVE
Assess the relationship between the use of protein calorie supplements and onset or exacerbation of acne vulgaris in young adults in the city of João Pessoa.


METHODS
Descriptive observational study conducted in gyms and in a dermatology clinic. Each participant was examined for acne on three occasions and followed for 60 days.


RESULTS
30 patients were examined. Onset or exacerbation of acneiform lesions were observed (p <0.0005). The effect was more prominent in females and in individuals without current acne and no family history of acne.


CONCLUSIONS
This study showed the onset of acne with the progressive use of protein-calorie supplementation, in a two-month period. It is suggested that this type of supplementation be discouraged.
Federal University of Paraiba, João PessoaPB, Brazil, Medical student at the Federal University of Paraiba (Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB) - João Pessoa (PB), Brazil.
Thaís de Carvalho
Tde C
Pontes
Federal University of Paraiba, João PessoaPB, Brazil, Medical student at the Federal University of Paraiba (Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB) - João Pessoa (PB), Brazil.
Gilson Mauro Costa
GM
Fernandes Filho
Federal University of Paraiba, João PessoaPB, Brazil, Medical student at the Federal University of Paraiba (Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB) - João Pessoa (PB), Brazil.
Arthur de Sousa Pereira
Ade S
Trindade
Department of Health Promotion, Federal University of Paraiba, João PessoaPB, Brazil, MD, PhD from the Federal University of Paraiba (Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB) - Associate Professor of Dermatology, Department of Health Promotion, Federal University of Paraiba (Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB) - João Pessoa (PB), Brazil.
Jader Freire
JF
Sobral Filho
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000009:adverse effects; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008894:Milk Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D000067816:Whey Proteins; D055815:Young Adult
D004044:Dietary Proteins; D008894:Milk Proteins; D000067816:Whey Proteins