The influence of veganism on acne

Abstract

Background: There is an historical controversy regarding the relation of acne and diet. Despite being veganism a current topic, no studies have been yet conducted to assess whether following a vegan diet has a positive or negative effect on acne. Objectives: To assess veganism and acne’s relationship. Methods Cochrane Library and PubMed database were used to search scientific literature. Results: Studies showed a link between milk consumption and acne. Additionally, high glycemic diets were shown to increase acne’s appearance. Some studies suggest that a low intake of vegetables can worsen acne. Conclusion: There is no scientific evidence assessing whether a vegan diet can affect acne’s appearance on adolescent population.