{"id":1168,"date":"2020-03-01T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T06:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2020-02-27T20:37:49","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T20:37:49","slug":"is-there-a-relationship-between-our-diet-and-the-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/is-there-a-relationship-between-our-diet-and-the-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There a Relationship Between Our Diet and the Skin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I am frequently asked by my patients if diet is the cause of\ntheir skin\ncondition. Marco Island<\/a> and Naples area men and women also routinely want\nto know if there are dietary treatment options for their particular complaints.\nThis subject matter is difficult to delve into in a concise manner, partly\nbecause the topic is so broad, but mostly because the science isn\u2019t clear. Bottom\nline (and the answer isn\u2019t novel): The recommendation is to eat a well-rounded\ndiet and enjoy everything in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is one exception: a skin condition where the role of\ndiet is very clear. Dermatitis Herpetiformis is an itchy, blistering skin\ncondition that is often associated with celiac disease. Patients with this\ncondition are likely genetically predisposed. They must avoid all gluten\nbecause it triggers an immunologic response that causes inflammation of the stomach\nand the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some believe in \u201canti-inflammatory\u201d diets for skin\nconditions like psoriasis and eczema. Foods thought to cause inflammation\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 red meat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 processed foods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 refined sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 dairy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is better to choose lean proteins like chicken, fish, and\nbeans; to eat fresh foods rather than processed; and to consume dairy in\nmoderation. Flax seed, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts are considered to\nbe anti-inflammatory. There has always been debate about the inflammatory\nnature of nightshade vegetables (potato, tomato, eggplant, bell pepper,\npaprika, cayenne pepper). There really isn\u2019t enough evidence to demonize these\nnutritious foods, and avoidance of these foods is not endorsed by medical societies\nsuch as the National Psoriasis Foundation, Arthritis Foundation, and the\nAmerican Academy of Dermatology.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is data to demonstrate that psoriasis improves with\nweight reduction. Sorry folks, I know it\u2019s not a riveting new theory, but a balanced\ndiet combined with exercise will result in weight loss and improvement in the\nskin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a teen, I remember people telling me pizza and chocolate\nwould make my acne worse. While this tale isn\u2019t completely true, there is some evidence\nin the acne literature that supports limiting dairy and avoiding a high-sugar diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I do think each of us may\nhave different triggers for our skin. I always recommend listening to your\nbody. If you feel a certain food exacerbates your skin condition, I do think\navoidance of said food is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite what you might\nfind on the Internet, there isn\u2019t enough scientific evidence to provide a definitive\nanswer to the question above. For now, we must consume healthy whole foods and\neat in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk\nto the Skin\nWellness Physicians<\/a> team to find out more about medical skin conditions and\nwhat can be done to treat them\u2014or at least manage symptoms. Call (239) 732-0044\nor send a message\nonline<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I am frequently asked by my patients if diet is the cause of their skin condition. Marco Island and Naples area men and women also routinely want to know if there are dietary treatment options for their particular complaints. This subject matter is difficult to delve into in a concise manner, partly because the topic … <\/p>\n

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