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RESEARCH ROUNDUP
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In this regular feature, aesthetic nurse Claudia McGloin presents a brief synopsis of a range of recently published articles on medical aesthetics. Research roundup aims to provide an overview, rather than a detailed summary and critique, of the papers selected. Should you wish to look at any of the papers in more detail, a full reference is provided at the end of each study summary
One study outlined that milk and chocolate were the two most common foods that aggravated acne
Acne is one of the most common dermatological skin conditions that affects people under the age of 30 years. Over the years, there have been several studies that have demonstrated that nutrition is a key factor involved in acne pathogenesis.
The aim of this literature review was to summarise the studies that explored the link between acne and diet. The researchers focused particularly on the most frequently discussed factors involved in the condition's pathogenesis: milk, chocolate, omega-3 fatty acids, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinism, and IGF-1.
The results showed that people who eat a high glycaemic index diet have more acne lesions than those with a low glycemic index diet. Milk and chocolate were two of the most common foods found to aggravate acne. The researchers also discovered that foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids suppressed inflammatory cytokines production, with therapeutic effect.
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