Diet and dermatology: Google search results for acne, psoriasis, and eczema.

Aug 24, 2018Cutis

Online information about diet and skin conditions: acne, psoriasis, and eczema

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Abstract

Most online information about diet and dermatologic conditions is unfounded or misleading.

A systematic review assessed online content related to diet and three skin conditions: acne, psoriasis, and eczema.
The majority of dietary information available online for these conditions lacks credible support.
Some findings may align with current medical research, but many results remain unconfirmed.
Patients should be cautioned about the reliability of dietary advice found through online searches.

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It is difficult to regulate the abundance of medical information that is available to patients on the Internet. This systematic review evaluated content available online related to diet and 3 dermatologic conditions: acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Ultimately, our results indicated that most of the information that can be found online regarding diet and these dermatologic conditions is unfounded and/or misleading. Although current medical research may support some Internet findings, it is important to advise patients that many results of online searches for medical conditions are unconfirmed.

Diet and dermatology: Google search results for acne, psoriasis, and eczema.

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