Dietary Influences on Skin Health in Common Dermatological Disorders

    February 2024 in “ Curēus ”
    Nidhi Sharma, Sanjeev Chaudhary, Niharika Khungar, Smriti K Aulakh, Hadeeqa Idris, Ajay P. Singh, Kusum Sharma
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    TLDR A balanced diet with proteins, vitamins, and minerals is crucial for managing skin disorders.
    The review "Dietary Influences on Skin Health in Common Dermatological Disorders" examines how nutrition affects skin conditions like psoriasis, alopecia areata (AA), pemphigus, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis (AD), dermatitis herpetiformis (DH), chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), acne, and scleroderma. It finds that diets such as the Mediterranean and gluten-free diets can benefit psoriasis, while vitamin D helps in AA and pemphigus. High-protein and gluten-free diets are crucial for DH and pemphigus. The review stresses the importance of balanced diets, the gut microbiome, and personalized dietary approaches for optimal skin health management.
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