Association of acneandintake of dairy productsandcarbohydrates with highglycemic index: a case-control study
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, particularly common in adolescence often continues to adulthood. It follows many social and psychological adverse effects for patients. Maturity is the main trigger of acne. Other causes of acne are heredity, stress, hormonal changes and dietary choices. The different studies of diet have shown different results. This study aimed to determine the association between intakes of dairy products and high glycemic index carbohydrate with acne and designed for the first time in Iranian society. This case-control study was conducted on 70 women with acne and 70 healthy women aged 18-30 years. Dietary intakes of peoples obtained using 147-item food frequency semi quantitative questionnaire. Diagnosis and severity of acne was evaluated by a dermatologist. Statistical analysis was performed with the software SPSS 16. Intake of high glycemic index carbohydrate, milk, yogurt, and ice cream in cases was significantly higher than controls (P<0.001). Likely foods with low glycemic index and balance in milk and dairy products consumption can reduce the rate of acne.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohadeseh Aghasi| Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., AhmadrezaDorosty Motlagh *| Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. email:dorostim@sina.tums.ac.ir, Mohammadreza Eshraghian| Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., MiladDaneshi Maskooni| Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Parvin Mansouri| Dermatologist, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Marzieh Ashouri| Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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