The Impact of Common Acne on the Well-Being of Young People Aged 15–35 Years and the Influence of Nutrition Knowledge and Diet on Acne Development
Acne is a disorder of sebaceous glands, and it most commonly develops on the face. The role of the diet in triggering and treating acne is controversial and has been widely debated in the literature. A knowledge of the environmental factors that contribute to acne could improve the patient’s physica...
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| author | Malgorzata Kostecka Julianna Kostecka Ola Szwed-Gułaga Izabella Jackowska Joanna Kostecka-Jarecka |
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| description | Acne is a disorder of sebaceous glands, and it most commonly develops on the face. The role of the diet in triggering and treating acne is controversial and has been widely debated in the literature. A knowledge of the environmental factors that contribute to acne could improve the patient’s physical and emotional well-being, increase the efficacy of treatment, and minimize the risk of anxiety and depressive disorders. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of acne on the daily lives and well-being of people aged 15–30 years, to analyze young people’s knowledge about the influence of various foods and other dietary factors on the prevalence, severity, and treatment of acne, as well as their adherence to an anti-acne diet. The study was conducted between April 2021 and May 2022. A total of 1329 respondents, including 963 women and 366 men, participated in the study. In 99% of men and women respondents, acne breakouts were typically located on the face. An analysis of HADS scores revealed moderate anxiety in 57% of women (F) and 22.5% of men (M) respondents. Acne breakouts located on the face were problematic for 81% of the study population (regardless of sex). More than ¾ of women and 2/3 of men claimed that acne made them feel less attractive. The impact of acne on the participants’ emotional well-being and social life differed between genders. Women experienced psychological discomfort more frequently than men (<i>p</i> = 0.0023). More than 50% of the participants eliminated acne-triggering foods from their diets, and 2/3 of these respondents observed a marked improvement or disappearance of skin breakouts as a result. A significantly higher number of respondents with severe/moderate anxiety were convinced that acne breakouts were affected by diet (OR 1.56; 95% CI 1.23–1.87, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and foods with a high glycemic index (OR 1.56; 95% CI 1.23–1.94, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Acne affects the patients’ emotional well-being. It can act as a barrier to social interactions and lead to mood disorders of varied severity. Persons with moderate/severe mood disorders associated with anxiety significantly more often recognized the role of dietary factors in acne aggravation, and the severity of mood disorders was directly correlated with more frequent consumption of sweets, sweetened beverages, and foods with a high glycemic index. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a5708ba9bb0347f0b31ac4cd3d6c7cc82023-11-24T17:08:48ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432022-12-011424529310.3390/nu14245293The Impact of Common Acne on the Well-Being of Young People Aged 15–35 Years and the Influence of Nutrition Knowledge and Diet on Acne DevelopmentMalgorzata Kostecka0Julianna Kostecka1Ola Szwed-Gułaga2Izabella Jackowska3Joanna Kostecka-Jarecka4Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Life Sciences, Akademicka 15, 20-950 Lublin, PolandFaculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 19, 20-093 Lublin, PolandProvincial Hospital Clinic, Dermatological Outpatient Clinic, Artwińskiego 1, 25-736 Kielce, PolandFaculty of Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Life Sciences, Akademicka 15, 20-950 Lublin, PolandIndependent Public Healthcare Center in Łęczna, Krasnystawska 52, 21-010 Łęczna, PolandAcne is a disorder of sebaceous glands, and it most commonly develops on the face. The role of the diet in triggering and treating acne is controversial and has been widely debated in the literature. A knowledge of the environmental factors that contribute to acne could improve the patient’s physical and emotional well-being, increase the efficacy of treatment, and minimize the risk of anxiety and depressive disorders. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of acne on the daily lives and well-being of people aged 15–30 years, to analyze young people’s knowledge about the influence of various foods and other dietary factors on the prevalence, severity, and treatment of acne, as well as their adherence to an anti-acne diet. The study was conducted between April 2021 and May 2022. A total of 1329 respondents, including 963 women and 366 men, participated in the study. In 99% of men and women respondents, acne breakouts were typically located on the face. An analysis of HADS scores revealed moderate anxiety in 57% of women (F) and 22.5% of men (M) respondents. Acne breakouts located on the face were problematic for 81% of the study population (regardless of sex). More than ¾ of women and 2/3 of men claimed that acne made them feel less attractive. The impact of acne on the participants’ emotional well-being and social life differed between genders. Women experienced psychological discomfort more frequently than men (<i>p</i> = 0.0023). More than 50% of the participants eliminated acne-triggering foods from their diets, and 2/3 of these respondents observed a marked improvement or disappearance of skin breakouts as a result. A significantly higher number of respondents with severe/moderate anxiety were convinced that acne breakouts were affected by diet (OR 1.56; 95% CI 1.23–1.87, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and foods with a high glycemic index (OR 1.56; 95% CI 1.23–1.94, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Acne affects the patients’ emotional well-being. It can act as a barrier to social interactions and lead to mood disorders of varied severity. Persons with moderate/severe mood disorders associated with anxiety significantly more often recognized the role of dietary factors in acne aggravation, and the severity of mood disorders was directly correlated with more frequent consumption of sweets, sweetened beverages, and foods with a high glycemic index.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/24/5293acnewell-beingHADS scoresanxietydietary factorselimination diet |
| spellingShingle | Malgorzata Kostecka Julianna Kostecka Ola Szwed-Gułaga Izabella Jackowska Joanna Kostecka-Jarecka The Impact of Common Acne on the Well-Being of Young People Aged 15–35 Years and the Influence of Nutrition Knowledge and Diet on Acne Development Nutrients acne well-being HADS scores anxiety dietary factors elimination diet |
| title | The Impact of Common Acne on the Well-Being of Young People Aged 15–35 Years and the Influence of Nutrition Knowledge and Diet on Acne Development |
| title_full | The Impact of Common Acne on the Well-Being of Young People Aged 15–35 Years and the Influence of Nutrition Knowledge and Diet on Acne Development |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Common Acne on the Well-Being of Young People Aged 15–35 Years and the Influence of Nutrition Knowledge and Diet on Acne Development |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Common Acne on the Well-Being of Young People Aged 15–35 Years and the Influence of Nutrition Knowledge and Diet on Acne Development |
| title_short | The Impact of Common Acne on the Well-Being of Young People Aged 15–35 Years and the Influence of Nutrition Knowledge and Diet on Acne Development |
| title_sort | impact of common acne on the well being of young people aged 15 35 years and the influence of nutrition knowledge and diet on acne development |
| topic | acne well-being HADS scores anxiety dietary factors elimination diet |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/24/5293 |
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