I wonder if there is
really a strong connection between one’s diet and acne risk. A Lot of
intriguing study and acne treatments have already been done. For instance, milk
consumption is presumably to increase the risk of obtaining acne. On the other
hand, consumption of fish has appeared to have protective quality on acne. We
as acne sufferers would like to find out the basis of such discoveries. But, I
think there is nothing wrong with following some of their findings. Just be
mindful which one to follow!
A
diet-acne link has been something of an endless debate for years among both
dermatologists and dieticians, with the public looking on with concerned gazes
to find out just what does really affect their potential for acne. The
conventional wisdom is that greasy foods and chocolates exacerbate acne
potential, but that notion was later dispelled. Now, a recent study published
implicates high-glycemic-index foods such as milk is a culprit of higher
potentials.
The Italian study done by Dr. Eichenfield
spotlighted 205 consecutive patients in the 10- to 24-year age range that were
newly diagnosed with moderate to severe acne. The control group consisted over
over 350 patients that had no or mild acne, each of which consulted a
dermatologist or skin specialist for concern regarding acne. Investigators have
inquired regarding family history, diet, habits, and menstrual history (where
applicable).
Family history and acne emerged as strong
correlatives. The history of acne in the first-degree relatives was associated
with a 3.4-fold risk increase for moderate or severe acne. The drinking of milk
raised possibilities by 1.8-fold if consumed more than three times per week.
The risk was more pronounced in skim-milk drinkers than in whole-milk drinkers,
with overall consumption being held at three servings per week minimum, and the
total increased by 2.2-time in risk factor.
In contrast, those who regularly consumed fish
were seen to have a 32% decrease in the likelihood of moderate to severe acne.
Lowered BMI also had a protective effect, while menstrual factors and smoking
factors showed little relation (if any) within the reports by Dr. Eichenfield,
who is a professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of California, San
Diego.
"How do I take this new information and use
it in the clinic? The answer is, I don’t, because I really don’t know what the
impact will be of dietary changes in my actual care of individuals with acne
who come to me. But this whole issue of diet and acne is a really fascinating
one," the pediatric dermatologist commented.
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