Incidence of acne vulgaris in young adult users of protein-calorie supplements in the city of João Pessoa - PB

BACKGROUND: Based on personal observations of dermatologists, nutritionists and patients, a new problem emerges in the gyms: development and exacerbation of acne in users of whey protein, which is a protein derived from cow's milk. Whey Protein extract contains growth factors that may be relat...

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Main Authors: Thaís de Carvalho Pontes, Gilson Mauro Costa Fernandes Filho, Arthur de Sousa Pereira Trindade, Jader Freire Sobral Filho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2013-12-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962013000600907&tlng=en