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Dairy consumption and acne: a case control study in Kabul, Afghanistan

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Aalemi, Ahmad Khalid, Anwar, Idris, Chen, HongXiang·2019·Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
DOI 10.2147/ccid.s195191PMC PMC6611707
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BACKGROUND: Previous observational studies suggest that the development of acne may be triggered by dairy intake. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the association of dairy intake and acne in Kabul citizens. METHODS: From February to September 2018, 279 acne patients and 279 controls aged 10-24 years were enrolled in a case control study at the dermatologic outpatient department of Maiwand Teaching Hospital in Kabul City, Afghanistan. The acne severity was determined by a dermatologist using the Global Acne Severity Scale. RESULTS: The consumption of whole milk 3 days or more per week was associated with moderate to severe acne (OR =2.36, 95% CI, 1.39-4.01). The association for low fat milk was less marked than for whole milk (OR 1.95 CI, 1.10-3.45). The risk was increased in those with a family history of acne in siblings (OR =4.13, 95% CI, 2.55-6.69). The risk was reduced in subjects doing physical exercise. No association with smoking emerged. A protective effect was associated with chicken consumption (OR =0.27, 95% CI, 0.15-0.49). Consumption of chocolate and chips was positively associated with acne. CONCLUSION: This study showed an association between high intakes of dairy products and acne in adolescence suggesting that dairy intake may be a factor contributing to acne.

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Authors
Aalemi, A. K., Anwar, I., & Chen, H.
Affiliations
  • Kabul University (AF)
  • Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
Corresponding author
Aalemi, Ahmad Khalid
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Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2019-07
Volume
Volume 12
Pages
481-487
ISSN
1178-7015 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.2147/ccid.s195191
PMC
PMC6611707
OpenAlex
W2954350484
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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, dairy consumption, whole milk, low-fat milk, chicken consumption, chocolate consumption, physical activity, family history of acne, acne severity, adolescents, dietary risk factors

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