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Association Between Metabolic Syndrome And Prevalent Skin Diseases
A large research study found that people with metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and blood sugar) are over three times more likely to have common skin diseases.
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Beyond Weight Loss A Review Of The Therapeutic Uses Of Very Low Carbohydrate (ketogenic) Diets
Ketogenic diets, which drastically reduce carbohydrates, show promise for treating various health conditions beyond weight loss, including diabetes, acne, and neurological diseases.
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Central Activation Of TRPV1 And TRPA1 By Novel Endogenous Agonists Contributes To Mechanical And Thermal Allodynia After Burn Injury
Researchers discovered that burn injuries trigger the release of specific fat molecules in the spinal cord that activate pain receptors, leading to prolonged hypersensitivity to touch and temperature.
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Comparison The Effects Of Two Monocyte Isolation Methods, Plastic Adherence And Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting Methods, On Phagocytic Activity Of Generated Dendritic Cells
Scientists compared two laboratory methods for isolating immune cells and found that the isolation method affects how well the cells can engulf and destroy harmful substances.
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Diet And Acne A Systematic Review
This research review found that high-sugar foods and possibly dairy products can worsen acne by affecting hormones that influence skin health.
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Dietary Regimes For Treatment Of Acne Vulgaris A Critical Review Of Published Clinical Trials
This review found limited evidence that low-sugar diets may help improve acne, while chocolate's effects remain unclear based on only six small studies.
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Effect Of Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet On Psoriasis Patients A Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Based Metabolomic Study
A very low-calorie ketogenic diet improved both skin symptoms and inflammation markers in psoriasis patients over four weeks.
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Effects Of Diet On Acne And Its Response To Treatment
Research shows that what you eat - particularly high-sugar foods, dairy, and unhealthy fats - can significantly affect acne severity and treatment success.
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Effects Of Fish Oil Supplementation On Inflammatory Acne
A small study found that fish oil supplements may help improve moderate to severe acne, but had mixed results and may worsen mild acne.
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Hair Metabolomics In Animal Studies And Clinical Settings
Scientists are studying hair as a new way to track metabolic changes over time, which could help monitor chronic diseases and overall health.
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High Glycemic Load Diet, Milk And Ice Cream Consumption Are Related To Acne Vulgaris In Malaysian Young Adults A Case Control Study
A study of Malaysian young adults found that people with acne consumed more high blood sugar-spiking foods, milk, and ice cream compared to those without acne.
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Hormonal And Dietary Factors In Acne Vulgaris Versus Controls
Researchers found that people with acne are more likely to have vitamin D deficiency and positive blood markers suggesting gluten sensitivity.
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Insulin Resistance And Skin Diseases
This review examines how insulin resistance connects to various skin conditions including acanthosis nigricans, acne, psoriasis, hair loss, and other dermatological problems.
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Linking Diet To Acne Metabolomics, Inflammation, And Comedogenesis An Update
This research review explains how Western diet foods like high-sugar carbs, dairy products, and certain fats can trigger acne by disrupting hormones and increasing skin oil production.
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Live Imaging Of Wound Angiogenesis Reveals Macrophage Orchestrated Vessel Sprouting And Regression
Scientists discovered that immune cells called macrophages control how new blood vessels grow and disappear during wound healing, which could help treat chronic wounds.
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Met Syndrome And Skin Association
This research review found that several skin conditions, including psoriasis, acne, and hair loss, are linked to metabolic syndrome - a cluster of health issues that increase diabetes and heart disease risk.
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Met Syndrome Association With Skin Disease
Research shows that several skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and hair loss are connected to metabolic syndrome, which increases risks for diabetes and heart disease.
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Relationship Between Bullous Pemphigoid And Metabolic Syndrome
A 12-year study found that people with bullous pemphigoid (a blistering skin condition) are more than twice as likely to have metabolic syndrome.
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Skin Exposure To Sunlight, Microbiome
Researchers found that sunlight exposure may influence the composition of gut bacteria, creating a potential "skin-gut connection" that could affect overall health.
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Skin Exposure To UVB And Gonadal Axis
UVB light exposure from sunlight triggers hormonal changes that increase sex hormones, enhance romantic feelings, and boost sexual behavior in both mice and humans.
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The Adaptor Protein Melanophilin Regulates Dynamic Myosin Va Cargo Interaction And Dendrite Development In Melanocytes
Scientists discovered how proteins work together to transport pigment-containing structures in skin cells, which is essential for proper hair and skin color development.
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The Emerging Principles For Acne Biogenesis A Dermatological Problem Of Puberty
This research review explains how acne develops during puberty through complex interactions between hormones, skin bacteria, inflammation, and factors like diet and stress.
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The Impact Of Chocolate Consumption On Acne Vulgaris In College Students A Randomized Crossover Study
A study of 54 college students found that eating chocolate may increase acne breakouts compared to eating non-chocolate candy with similar sugar content.
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The Influence Of Exposome On Acne
Environmental factors like diet, stress, pollution, and lifestyle choices can significantly influence how severe acne becomes and how well treatments work.
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