54 citations
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October 2010 in “Clinics in dermatology”
This article reviews the impact of diet on acne, suggesting that dairy and high-glycemicfoods may contribute to acne development, but it presents no new clinical findings.
Nutrition plays a key role in managing skin disorders, with specific dietary changes helping improve conditions like acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia, and skin cancer.
48 citations
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February 2008 in “Nutrition in Clinical Practice”
This article reviews dietary recommendations for managing polycystic ovary syndrome and provides evidence that diet changes can improve the androgen profile in affected women, but it reports no new clinical results.
High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.
The conversation discusses a user's worsening scalp condition, possibly seborrheic dermatitis, despite using keto shampoo. Suggestions include using MCT C8 oil, adjusting diet by reducing carbs and sugars, and consulting a dermatologist.
The user has been on 1.2 mg finasteride for 1.5 years with minimal results and recently switched to dutasteride. Suggestions include adding minoxidil, derma rolling, and considering dietary changes to improve hair health.
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%, and type 2 diabetes is linked to female pattern hair loss. Reducing sugar intake and using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil may help manage hair loss.