Very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) in the management of hidradenitis suppurativa (Acne Inversa): an effective and safe tool for improvement of the clinical severity of disease. Results of a pilot study

Abstract Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), an inflammatory-based dermatological condition often associated with obesity, poses significant challenges in management. The very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) has shown efficacy in addressing obesity, related metabolic disorders, and reducing...

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Main Authors: Ludovica Verde, Sara Cacciapuoti, Giuseppina Caiazzo, Matteo Megna, Fabrizio Martora, Annarita Cavaliere, Maria Mattera, Maria Maisto, Gian Carlo Tenore, Annamaria Colao, Silvia Savastano, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Luigi Barrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-024-04853-0