22^nd World Dermatology Congress

Diet in Dermatology

Diet does impact the skin under certain conditions, but changing your diet is not always necessary to improve a certain symptom or disease. Among the biggest misconceptions related to diet and dermatology, there is an overemphasis on the role of food allergies in skin conditions. Although some food allergies can affect the skin, they play a limited role in general skin disease. A dermatologist can help patients with acne and rosacea determines if a food item in their diet might make it worse. Current dietary science attempts to bridge the gap between nutrition and ideal skin condition. Deficiency of vitamins, mainly lack of vitamin D, also plays a major role in dry skin and other skin conditions.