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Investigating a Potential Link Between Diet and Acne

Causes of acne may include genetic factors, including a family history, certain medications and other factors that can influence hormone production.

Acne vulgaris is a complex but common skin disease that affects individuals of all ages and sexes, although, it historically has a higher prevalence among both adolescents and females.

Acne has been described as a "chronic, multifactorial inflammatory disease,” resulting in the formation of lesions...

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