{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Dairy consumption and acne: a case control study in Kabul, Afghanistan.
{Author}: Aalemi AK;Anwar I;Chen H;
{Journal}: Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol
{Volume}: 12
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2019
{Factor}: 2.765
{DOI}: 10.2147/CCID.S195191
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Previous observational studies suggest that the development of acne may be triggered by dairy intake.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This study aimed to investigate the association of dairy intake and acne in Kabul citizens.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>From February to September 2018, 279 acne patients and 279 controls aged 10-24 years were enrolled in a case control study at the dermatologic outpatient department of Maiwand Teaching Hospital in Kabul City, Afghanistan. The acne severity was determined by a dermatologist using the Global Acne Severity Scale.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The consumption of whole milk 3 days or more per week was associated with moderate to severe acne (OR =2.36, 95% CI, 1.39-4.01). The association for low fat milk was less marked than for whole milk (OR 1.95 CI, 1.10-3.45). The risk was increased in those with a family history of acne in siblings (OR =4.13, 95% CI, 2.55-6.69). The risk was reduced in subjects doing physical exercise. No association with smoking emerged. A protective effect was associated with chicken consumption (OR =0.27, 95% CI, 0.15-0.49). Consumption of chocolate and chips was positively associated with acne.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This study showed an association between high intakes of dairy products and acne in adolescence suggesting that dairy intake may be a factor contributing to acne.