Triglycerides and Acne: Assessing the Impact of Blood Lipid Levels on Acne Severity in Young Adults DOI
Erika Martining Wardani, Riezky Faisal Nugroho

Journal of Current Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(2), P. 87 - 94

Published: Oct. 27, 2024

Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that predominantly affects adolescents and young adults. This study aimed to examine the relationship between elevated blood triglyceride levels incidence severity of acne in A cross-sectional design was utilized, involving 85 patients aged 17-25 years from cosmetic clinic Surabaya, Indonesia. Triglyceride were measured classified into two categories: normal (less than 150 mg/dL) high (more mg/dL). The assessed using Global Grading System (GAGS). Statistical analysis chi-square test revealed significant association (p = 0.03). However, no correlation found 0.09). These findings suggest while may increase risk developing vulgaris, other factors such as hormonal, genetic, lifestyle elements play more prominent role determining severity. Clinically, reducing through dietary interventions or pharmacological therapies serve preventive measure for vulgaris. Further research required explore mechanisms underlying this potential lipid management treatment.

Language: Английский

Skin Microbiome and Acne: Microbial Imbalances and Impact – Interview with Three Key Opinion Leaders DOI Creative Commons

Brigitte Scott

EMJ Dermatology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 83 - 94

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Acne vulgaris, commonly known as acne, is a multifactorial, chronic inflammatory skin condition involving the pilosebaceous unit, and one of most common diseases globally. significantly impacts quality life wellbeing patients, can be associated with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem. This also substantial healthcare costs economic burden for society. The treatment acne complex challenging. For this article, EMJ conducted an interview in September 2024 key opinion leaders Marco Rocha from Federal University São Paulo, Brazilian Society Dermatology, Brazil; Thomas Dirschka CentroDerm Clinic, Wuppertal, Witten-Herdecke, Germany; Alison Layton Skin Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, York, Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust, UK. leaders, who have wealth experience expertise clinical management were asked about current landscape potential role microbiome development disease. experts provided valuable insights into some many unmet needs management, particularly overuse antibiotics lack effective alternative therapies condition. discussed contribution microbial imbalances prebiotics probiotics restoring health. concept integrating microbiome-modulating strategies conventional treatment, whether there connection between psychological conditions such considered. A further topic covered was educating patients parents acne. Finally, outlined what future might look like.

Language: Английский

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Triglycerides and Acne: Assessing the Impact of Blood Lipid Levels on Acne Severity in Young Adults DOI
Erika Martining Wardani, Riezky Faisal Nugroho

Journal of Current Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(2), P. 87 - 94

Published: Oct. 27, 2024

Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that predominantly affects adolescents and young adults. This study aimed to examine the relationship between elevated blood triglyceride levels incidence severity of acne in A cross-sectional design was utilized, involving 85 patients aged 17-25 years from cosmetic clinic Surabaya, Indonesia. Triglyceride were measured classified into two categories: normal (less than 150 mg/dL) high (more mg/dL). The assessed using Global Grading System (GAGS). Statistical analysis chi-square test revealed significant association (p = 0.03). However, no correlation found 0.09). These findings suggest while may increase risk developing vulgaris, other factors such as hormonal, genetic, lifestyle elements play more prominent role determining severity. Clinically, reducing through dietary interventions or pharmacological therapies serve preventive measure for vulgaris. Further research required explore mechanisms underlying this potential lipid management treatment.

Language: Английский

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