Acne

In this episode we talk about acne, which is a common skin disorder characterized by inflammation of plugged pilosebaceous units. We explore underlying mechanisms of acne in connection to food, and we talk about which foods may or may not affect your risk of getting acne. Resources Meixiong J, Ricco C, Vasavda C, Ho BK. Diet and acne: A systematic review. JAAD Int. 2022;7:97-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdin.2022.02.012 Dall’Oglio F, Nasca MR, Fiorentini F, Micali G. Diet and acne: review of the evidence from 2009 to 2020. Int J Dermatol. 2021;60:672-685. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.15390 Conforti C, Agozzino M, Emendato G, et al. Acne and diet: a review. Int J Dermatol. 2021. Online ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.15862 Bertolani M, Rodighiero E, Saleri R, et al. The influence of Mediterranean diet in acne pathogenesis and the correlation with insulin-like growth factor-1 serum levels: Implicants and results. Dermatol Rep. 2022;14:9143. https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2022.9143 Podgórska A, Puścion-Jakubik A, Markiewicz-Żukowska R, Gromkowska-Kępka KJ, Socha K. Acne Vulgaris and Intake of Selected Dietary Nutrients–A Summary of Information. Healthcare. 2021;9,668. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9060668 Eichenfield DZ, Sprague J, Eichenfield LF. Management of Acne Vulgaris: A Review. JAMA. 2021;326(20):2055–2067. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.17633 Supported by the Innovation Studio at the Ohio State University