Effect of milk and dairy products consumption on acne risk and severity in young adult patients with Acne vulgaris attending the dermatology clinics at King Fahd Hospital of the University in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia

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https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4798.2017.99219

Keywords:

acne, milk, dairy products, comedogenesis, lipogenesis, sebaceous glands, inflammation, androgens, diet, nutrition

Abstract

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a common cutaneous disorder. Many studies were done exploring the relationship between acne and diet with controversial results.

Aim: To assess the relation between dairy products consumption and acne risk and severity in young adult patients with acne vulgaris.

Method: This is a case control study using interview questionnaire conducted at the dermatology clinics at King Fahd Hospital of the University in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia for a period 6 months. A total of 100 participants. Their ages varied 13–25 years. Participants were interviewed with questionnaires related to specific dairy food consumption. Acne severity was assessed by a dermatologist on duty using the Global acne grading system.

Results: There was no statistically significant difference (P<0.05) found between the severity of acne with all the dietary factors except for consumption of milk (P=0.033).

Discussion and conclusion: This study suggests that dairy products consumption does not influence or aggravate acne development in our young adults who were Saudis except for milk. We recommend conducting a randomized controlled trial to establish a causal relationship between frequent milk consumption and acne severity

Author Biographies

Hanan Alghamdi, Imam abdulrahman Alfaisal University (IAU) and King Fahd Hospital of the University PO Box 35312 Alkhobar 31488, KSA

MD

Department of Dermatology

Aisha M. Alhemel, Imam abdulrahman Alfaisal University (IAU) and King Fahd Hospital of the University PO Box 35312 Alkhobar 31488, KSA

MD

Department of Dermatology

Iqbal A. Bukhari, Imam abdulrahman Alfaisal University (IAU) and King Fahd Hospital of the University PO Box 35312 Alkhobar 31488, KSA

Professor

Department of Dermatology

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Alghamdi, H., Alhemel, A. M., & Bukhari, I. A. (2017). Effect of milk and dairy products consumption on acne risk and severity in young adult patients with Acne vulgaris attending the dermatology clinics at King Fahd Hospital of the University in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia. ScienceRise: Medical Science, (4 (12), 4–8. https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4798.2017.99219

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