The Correlation of Milk Consumption and Acne Vulgaris

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a long-term disease that occurs when hair follicles on the skin become clogged with dead skin cells and oil. More than 85% of adolescents experience acne vulgaris and it is the eighth most common disease in the world. Several studies have shown the relationship between acne vulgaris and nutritional intake, including dairy consumption. This is a literature review study conducted from 23 primary studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The variables used are acne vulgaris, dairy consumption, frequency of dairy consumption, and type of dairy. There is a significant relationship between dairy consumption habits and the incidence of acne vulgaris. In general, dairy consumption ≥3 times/week can increase the risk factor or severity of acne vulgaris, as well as low-fat or skim milk. Based on the analysis, it is concluded that dairy consumption habits affect the incidence of acne vulgaris, the frequency of dairy consumption is also a risk factor that can affect acne vulgaris, but further research needs to be done due to the researches are carried out in different countries with different consumption habits. Skim and low-fat milk consumption also known to affect the incidence of acne vulgaris.