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Diet in dermatology: Part II. Melanoma, chronic urticaria, and psoriasis.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
December 1, 2014
Era Caterina Murzaku et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers examined the relationship between gluten avoidance and its potential role in reducing psoriasis-associated morbidity.

Results Summary

The abstract suggests gluten avoidance may help reduce psoriasis-associated morbidity, but it does not provide specific data or outcomes regarding gluten's effects. The study also analyzes the relationship between chronic urticaria symptoms and dietary pseudoallergens, including gluten.

Population

Patients with chronic urticaria and psoriasis.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (17)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
alcohol consumption
neutral
melanoma risk
-
-
examine the effect
#1
supplementation with vitamins D and E
neutral
melanoma risk
-
-
examine the effect
#2
polyunsaturated fatty acids
neutral
melanoma risk
-
-
examine the effect
#3
selenium
neutral
melanoma risk
-
-
examine the effect
#4
green tea
neutral
melanoma risk
-
-
examine the effect
#5
resveratrol
neutral
melanoma risk
-
-
examine the effect
#6
lycopene
neutral
melanoma risk
-
-
examine the effect
#7
dietary pseudoallergens
neutral
chronic urticaria symptoms
chronic urticaria patients
-
relationships between
#8
gluten
neutral
chronic urticaria symptoms
chronic urticaria patients
-
relationships between
#9
vitamin D
neutral
chronic urticaria symptoms
chronic urticaria patients
-
relationships between
#10
weight loss
decrease
psoriasis-associated morbidity
psoriasis patients
-
reducing
#11
reduced alcohol consumption
decrease
psoriasis-associated morbidity
psoriasis patients
-
reducing
#12
gluten avoidance
decrease
psoriasis-associated morbidity
psoriasis patients
-
reducing
#13
supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids
neutral
-
psoriasis patients
-
possible utility
#14
folic acid
neutral
-
psoriasis patients
-
possible utility
#15
vitamin D
neutral
-
psoriasis patients
-
possible utility
#16
antioxidants
neutral
-
psoriasis patients
-
possible utility
#17
Abstract

The roles of dietary factors in aggravating, preventing, or treating skin diseases are common questions encountered in dermatology practice. Part II of this two-part series reviews dietary modifications that can potentially be utilized in the management of melanoma, chronic urticaria, and psoriasis patients. Specifically, we examine the effect of alcohol consumption and supplementation with vitamins D and E, polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, green tea, resveratrol, and lycopene on melanoma risk. The relationships between chronic urticaria symptoms and dietary pseudoallergens, gluten, and vitamin D are analyzed. We explore weight loss, reduced alcohol consumption, and gluten avoidance as means of reducing psoriasis-associated morbidity, as well as the possible utility of supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids, folic acid, vitamin D, and antioxidants. With proper knowledge of the role of diet in these cutaneous disease processes, dermatologists can better answer patient inquiries and consider implementation of dietary modifications as adjuncts to other treatments and preventative measures.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Dietary SupplementsEducation, Medical, ContinuingHumansMelanomaPsoriasisSkin NeoplasmsUrticaria
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy50/10
Quality70/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations35
Citations/Year3.2
Relative Citation Ratio1.48
NIH Percentile64.7%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.57
Normalized Score0.54
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