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Diet and Acne Facts and Myths
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1. What is acne?
Acne is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by the appearance of crusts, lumps, and skin lesions. Excessive androgenic production of ligand and the thickening of the cells of the lymph nodes lead to a blockage of the conducting ducts. Additionally, inflammation occurs in which bacteria naturally present on the skin, such as Cutibacterium acnes, are also involved. There are large red-purple changes that can be very painful. Acne occurs on the face, face, cheeks, and forearm.2. Treatment for acne
Treatment of acne is usually long-lasting and requires patience. Local-acting medicines (e.g. retinoids and antibiotics) and general-purpose medications (eg. hormones) are prescribed. Physiotherapeutic methods, such as extraction of saliva or cryotherapy, are also becoming increasingly popular. An additional obstacle to effective treatment is increased resistance to commonly used antibiotics.3. Does diet affect acne?
The first mention of the role of diet in the course of acne dates back to the 1970s. It was assumed that certain dietary ingredients may influence the course. The main factors considered at the time were the glycemic index and the glycaemic load. Currently, acne is defined as a civilization disease or a consequence of the typical Western diet, which is characterized by high intake of simple sugars (e.g. in beverages), high intakes of dairy products, and sweet foods. Additional factors that may contribute to acne are obesity and diabetes.4. A diet with a high glycemic index may contribute to acute acne FACT
Consumption of products with high IG contributes to an increase in blood sugar levels and thus increases insulin production. Increases insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) stimulation, which induces the proliferation of both keratinocytes and mast cells and stimulates the production of androgens. A study in men aged 1525 on a high-protein diet with a low glycemic index confirmed that their skin condition improved compared to that of people on high IG diets.5. Acne has only one cause: MIT
Acne is thought to be an inherited disorder (about 81%), but it is difficult to determine whether it is a result of the adoption of the Western dietary model or, for example, unknown environmental factors.6. Diet causes acne at MIT
Available research suggests that diet may contribute to acute acne, but it may not be the primary cause.7. Assisting treatment with diet gives immediate effects
To talk about the effectiveness of the diet in treating acne, consider a period of about 1012 weeks. Only prolonged exclusion of milk and products with a high glycemic index can (but does not have to) contribute to improving the skin condition.8. Milk may cause acute acne FACT
There are studies, such as C. A. Adebamow and others, suggesting that certain dairy products (fat milk, lean milk, fatty milk) may contribute to the development of acne changes.9. Chocolate has been shown to aggravate acne changes FACT
A study published in 2016 found that the consumption of bitter chocolate by men with a tendency to develop acne worsened the condition of their skin. Chocolate predisposes to hyperglycemia and insulinemia, which exacerbate common acne.10. Salted snacks may contribute to exacerbating acne changes FACT
In 2016, M.A. El Darouti and colleagues published a study that suggested that eating salty foods was significantly higher among acne patients compared to people with acne.11. Omega-3 fatty acids may have a positive effect on skin condition FACT
Research suggests that the combined supplementation of omega-6 fatty acids, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and long-chain PUFA omega-3s has the highest anti-inflammatory potential, which may be beneficial in treating acne and other skin conditions, such as acne or atopic dermatitis. This means that consuming oils rich in omega-3 fatty acid (e.g. flaxseed oil), fish (mackerel, salmon) or nuts (eg. Italian) may contribute to the mitigation of acne changes.12. Summary
In summary, acne is thought to be a multifaceted dietary disorder. Milk, chocolate, salty snacks and consumption of products with a high glycemic index can contribute to the exacerbation of acne changes. Long-lasting and recurrent acne has been linked to high stress and can lead to a deterioration in quality of life.
