The role of diet in development of acne vulgaris

Abstract

Acne is one of the most widely spread dermatoses in the world mainly among adolescents and young adults. Because of its problematic symptoms it is very willingly treated with diverse available drugs. Despite its popularity, there is still lack of precise information about this disease. Even though risk factors like infections or hormonal changes are said to be well known, medicine is still not certain about some of them. Diet is one of the examples. It is supposed to play a huge role in acne genesis. Considering the ease of diet modifications it is crucial to understand its participation.

Keywords

• acne
• acne vulgaris
• diet