ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2019
Dairy consumption and acne: a case control study in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Article in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Systematic review of the epidemiology of acne vulgaris.Scientific reports · 2020Pooled it
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- Nutritional and Microbial Strategies for Treating Acne, Alopecia, and Atopic Dermatitis.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Recommendations for managing adult acne and adolescent acne based on an epidemiological study conducted in China.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Impact of Diet and Nutrition in Patients with Acne Vulgaris.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Beneficial Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Skin Health and Inflammatory Skin Diseases.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Acne Vulgaris and Its Association with Dietary Habits at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.Ethiopian journal of health sciences · 2023Article
- Diet and acne: A systematic review.JAAD international · 2022Review
- A Review of Advancement on Influencing Factors of Acne: An Emphasis on Environment Characteristics.Frontiers in public health · 2020Review
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundPrevious observational studies suggest that the development of acne may be triggered by dairy intake.
objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the association of dairy intake and acne in Kabul citizens.
methodsFrom February to September 2018, 279 acne patients and 279 controls aged 10-24 years were enrolled in a case control study at the dermatologic outpatient department of Maiwand Teaching Hospital in Kabul City, Afghanistan. The acne severity was determined by a dermatologist using the Global Acne Severity Scale.
resultsThe consumption of whole milk 3 days or more per week was associated with moderate to severe acne (OR =2.36, 95% CI, 1.39-4.01). The association for low fat milk was less marked than for whole milk (OR 1.95 CI, 1.10-3.45). The risk was increased in those with a family history of acne in siblings (OR =4.13, 95% CI, 2.55-6.69). The risk was reduced in subjects doing physical exercise. No association with smoking emerged. A protective effect was associated with chicken consumption (OR =0.27, 95% CI, 0.15-0.49). Consumption of chocolate and chips was positively associated with acne.
conclusionThis study showed an association between high intakes of dairy products and acne in adolescence suggesting that dairy intake may be a factor contributing to acne.
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