Diet in dermatology: Part II. Melanoma, chronic urticaria, and psoriasis.
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
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.