Determination of the relationship between acne development and dietary factors in adults

In this study, the relationship between acne development and dietary factors in adult subjects was investigated. The study sample consisted of 76 individuals without acne and 95 acne patients who applied to Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Health Application and Research Hospital Dermatology Polyclinic. In order to determine demographic information, nutritional status, anthropometric measurements, a questionnaire was applied to the individuals included in the study. In addition, the nutritional status of the participants was determined by the Food Frequency Questionnaire and the acne severity of the patients was determined by dermatologist using the Global Acne Severity Scale (DEA Scale). According to the Food Consumption Frequency Questionnaire, the low fat milk consumption of the case group was higher at the p<0.05 significance level compared to the control group. Although the consumption of white bread, pastry, fries, sugary food and beverage was found to be significantly higher in acne patients, it was observed that consumption of whole wheat bread, bulghur and vegetables was higher in healthy individuals (p<0.05). It was found that fish consumption, which is the source of Omega-3, was statistically significantly higher in control group (p<0.05). Average glycemic load values of the consumption calculated from the Food Consumption Frequency Questionnaire and the glycemic load value of case group was found statistically significantly higher than the control group (p<0.05). As a result of the study, it was concluded that high consumption of foods with high glycemic load, dairy products and sugary foods can increase acne development and severity. According to these results, the nutrition program planned by the dietician will contribute to the medical treatment of acne.