Abstract
Acne is a common dermatologic condition that affects many individuals in different decades of life. The specific role of diet in the development of acne has been a topic of debate for many decades, but this controversy has come to the forefront in recent years with new studies indicating the potential role of diet, contradicting historical studies. This article reviews past and more recent data regarding the link between diet and acne, commenting on areas where new investigations many help to elucidate the true contribution of diet to the pathogenesis of acne.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 437-440 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Expert Review of Dermatology |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2008 |
Keywords
- Acne vulgaris
- Androgen
- Diet
- Insulin
- Insulin-like growth factor-1
- Milk
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology