ReviewAmerican journal of clinical dermatology2021
Effects of Diet on Acne and Its Response to Treatment.
Review in American journal of clinical dermatology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 70 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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70 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 148 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review on Effect of Bifidobacterium Isolated from Skin Microbiota on GLP-1 Production to Alleviate Human Ailments.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Pooled it
- Hydrogels for acne treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.Nanomedicine (London, England) · 2026Pooled it
- Quercetin as a therapeutic agent for skin problems: a systematic review and meta-analysis on antioxidant effects, oxidative stress, inflammation, wound healing, hyperpigmentation, aging, and skin cancer.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review and network meta-analysis of topical pharmacological, oral pharmacological, physical and combined treatments for acne vulgaris.The British journal of dermatology · 2022Pooled it
- Almond Supplementation Improves Acne Lesions and Skin Microbial Diversity in Adults with Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris.Nutrients · 2026Trial
- Exosome and biotherapeutic strategies for dermatological and oncological skin complications.Annals of medicine · 2026Review
- Acne vulgaris: a clinical update.Australian prescriber · 2026Review
- A Global Delphi Consensus on Acne and the Microbiome: Integrating International Expertise for Innovative Prevention and Therapeutic Strategies.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Nuts about pemphigus? A cross-sectional investigation into the role of nuts intake in modulating disease severity.BMJ nutrition, prevention & health · 2026Article
- The brain-gut-skin axis in inflammatory and disfiguring skin diseases: mechanistic insights, clinical correlations, and therapeutic strategies.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Use of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management: A Middle East-North Africa Consensus.International journal of dermatology · 2026Article
- Post-COVID-19 Syndrome-associated Risk Factors for Acne Exacerbation.Current medicinal chemistry · 2026Article
- Unsaturated Fatty Acids and the Risk of Acne: A Mendelian Randomization Study the Impact of Unsaturated Fatty Acids on Acne.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Association among presentation, severity, and risk factors of acne vulgaris among Chinese college students: A cross-sectional study.Medicine · 2025Article
- Redefining acne treatment: emerging role of probiotics in dermatology.Archives of microbiology · 2025Review
- Temporal and Spatial Trends in the Global Burden of Acne Vulgaris Among Women of Reproductive Age: A Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast From 1990 to 2040.International journal of dermatology · 2025Article
- Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Acne Vulgaris Severity in an Iranian Population: A Case-Control Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
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- The role of lipid metabolism in acne risk: integrating blood metabolite and genetic insights.Skin health and disease · 2025Article
- Plant-Based Foods for Chronic Skin Diseases: A Focus on the Mediterranean Diet.Current nutrition reports · 2025Review
10 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
Authors and funding
2 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Our understanding of the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris is still evolving. It is known that multiple factors impact acne pathophysiology, including genetic, hormonal, inflammatory, and environmental influences. Because of its implications in many of these factors, diet has been a part of the acne discussion for decades. Several studies have evaluated the significance of the glycemic index of various foods and glycemic load in patients with acne, demonstrating individuals with acne who consume diets with a low glycemic load have reduced acne lesions compared with individuals on high glycemic load diets. Dairy has also been a focus of study regarding dietary influences on acne; whey proteins responsible for the insulinotropic effects of milk may contribute more to acne development than the actual fat or dairy content. Other studies have examined the effects of omega-3 fatty acid and γ-linoleic acid consumption in individuals with acne, showing individuals with acne benefit from diets consisting of fish and healthy oils, thereby increasing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid intake. Recent research into the effects of probiotic administration in individuals with acne present promising results; further study of the effects of probiotics on acne is needed to support the findings of these early studies. In this review, we discuss the current evidence regarding the diets of US patients with acne and how they may impact acne and acne treatment.
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