Published on Apr 13, 2017 and last reviewed on Aug 18, 2023 - 2 min read
Abstract
There are a few diseases in which diet has a definitive role. This article stresses upon the importance of diet in dermatology.
The word diet is derived from the Greek word "dieta" which means 'way of life'. The role of diet in the management of certain dermatological diseases is proven, and in some diseases, it probably plays a role.
A balanced diet can help maintain healthy, disease-free skin. Dietary management plays a significant role in managing certain skin disease.
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A diet rich in sugar and processed food can lead to cutaneous inflammation, acne, and poor skin health, while the presence of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in fruits, vegetables, and good fats leads to healthier skin, fewer wrinkles, and decreased skin dryness.
Dietary modifications greatly improve skin health, minimize skin issues, and even delay age-related skin changes. A good diet also results in positive systemic changes that ultimately give good skin.
Certain food items such as nuts, chocolate candy, and red tea have been associated with the development of acne.
Food intake directly affects skin health as processed foods and food with high sugar content can lead to skin inflammation, acne formation, and other age-evident skin features.
The best food, according to dermatologists, to get better skin are fatty fish, avocados, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, soy, dark chocolate, green tea, and red grapes.
Some of the ways to improve overall skin health are:
- Dietary modifications to a skin-friendly diet.
- Restrictive calorie intake.
- Cutting alcohol intake.
- Reduction of stress.
- Moisturizing the skin.
- Smoking cessation.
- Sound and efficient sleep.
Following certain skin care tips religiously can drastically improve the skin, and the results may be seen in as less than seven days. The steps include:
- Good skincare habits - Cleanse, tone, and moisturize the skin.
- Eat good, healthy, and skin-friendly food.
- Exfoliate the skin once or twice a week, depending upon the skin type.
- Use a face mask once weekly (hydrating and nutritious face masks).
- Sleep sound and effective for six to eight hours. (Voila! You have achieved better skin).
Glowing skin is in great demand and is often a sign of better skin health. To achieve glowing skin, one must follow a daily skincare routine like cleansing, moisturizing, sun protection, minimal exfoliation, a skin-friendly diet, and plenty of water intake.
A new study by the University of Missouri, USA has found that a greater percentage of people perceive light brown skin to be physically more attractive than pale and darker skin tones.
It is impossible to change the natural skin tone as it is genetically determined, but it is possible to lighten it through various procedures such as lasers, chemical peels, and lightening injections. These procedures target certain regions where melanin has accumulated thereby reducing melanin production in such regions. These procedures should always be performed by certified dermatologists.
To naturally lighten the skin tone one can try the following:
- Sufficient good quality sleep.
- Sufficient hydration.
- Sunscreen protection (even indoors).
- Skin moisturization.
- Olive oil and honey massage.
- Facial steam.
- Cold rose-water.
- Skin exfoliation.
- Banana and honey face pack.
- Orange peel face mask.
- Natural bleach face pack.
- Aloe vera treatment.
- Cucumber face pack.
- Apple cider vinegar and rose water toner.
- Egg white mask.
Skin whitening creams result in temporary skin lightening, but other methods like chemical peeling and laser surgery promise a permanent whitening solution.
A diet containing high amounts of sugar and processed food like chips, pasta, white bread, and potatoes can cause a flare-up of acne.
Modern techniques like carbon dioxide laser, chemical peeling, microdermabrasion, and Glutathione injections are considered best for skin lightening with extended results.
Sufficient hydration flushes out toxins, resulting in improved systemic health and better skin conditions.
Sufficient hydration flushes out toxins, resulting in improved systemic health and better skin conditions.
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