Abstract
Acne vulgaris and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are chronic inflammatory, multifactorial
skin disorders that often develop in adolescence and young adulthood. Both acne vulgaris
and HS can cause significant morbidity and psychologic distress, with a negative effect
on the quality of life. The relationship among diet, acne, and HS remains somewhat
controversial; however, there is increasing evidence that high-glycemic diets and
consumption of milk and dairy products promote acne. Studies suggest that weight loss
through dietary interventions or bariatric surgery and brewer's yeast exclusion diets
have the potential to ameliorate the signs of HS. We review the role of diet in the
pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of HS and acne vulgaris.
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