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Acne and diet: a review

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Conforti, Claudio, Agozzino, Marina, Emendato, Giovanni, Fai, Annatonia, Fichera, Federica, Marangi, Giovanni F., Neagu, Nicoleta, Pellacani, Giovanni +4 more·2022·International Journal of Dermatology
DOI 10.1111/ijd.15862
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Acne is one of the most frequent dermatological afflictions especially for people in their first 30 years of age. Several studies have shown that nutrition is one of the key factors involved in acne pathogenesis. Data show that a high glycemic index diet may be a trigger in acne pathogenesis, while patients with a low glycemic index diet have fewer acne lesions. Milk and chocolate are also involved in the exacerbation of acne. However, foods rich in omega‐3 fatty acids suppress the production of inflammatory cytokines with therapeutic effect. Additionally, docosapentaenoic acid and γ‐linolenic acid have demonstrated improved acne lesions. The aim of this review was to summarize current knowledge on the association between acne and diet with special attention to the most frequently discussed factors involved in its pathogenesis: milk, chocolate, omega‐3 fatty acids, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinism, and IGF‐1.

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Conforti, C., Agozzino, M., Emendato, G., Fai, A., Fichera, F., Marangi, G. F., Neagu, N., Pellacani, G., Persichetti, P., Segreto, F., Zalaudek, I., & Dianzani, C.
Affiliations
  • Ospedale Maggiore (IT)
  • Campus Bio Medico University Hospital (IT)
  • Spitalul Clinic Judetean Mures (RO)
  • Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Corresponding author
Neagu, Nicoleta
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Venue
International Journal of Dermatology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2021-08-22
Volume
61
Issue
8
Pages
930-934
ISSN
  • 0011-9059 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-4632
DOI
10.1111/ijd.15862
OpenAlex
W3194499658
Cited by
59
References
3
Citations by year
2026: 8 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 2
FWCI
1.45
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • International Journal of Dermatology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • ArTS Archivio della ricerca di Trieste (University of Trieste https://www.units.it/) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Ovarian function and disorders
Keywords
acne, diet, acne pathogenesis, glycemic index, milk, chocolate, omega-3 fatty acids, docosapentaenoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinism, insulin-like growth factor I, inflammatory cytokines
MeSH terms
Acne Vulgaris, Animals, Diet, Humans, Milk, Fatty Acids, Omega-3, Glycemic Index

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