Diet and dermatology. The role of dietary manipulation in the prevention and treatment of cutaneous disorders

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1993 Sep;29(3):447-61. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(93)70210-k.

Abstract

The role of dietary manipulation and vitamins in the prevention and treatment of certain skin diseases is reviewed. Manipulation of nutrition by either diet restriction or supplementation can effect cutaneous disorders such as skin cancer, wound healing, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and dermatitis herpetiformis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / diet therapy
  • Dermatitis Herpetiformis / diet therapy
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / diet therapy
  • Diet*
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / diet therapy
  • Melanoma / prevention & control
  • Psoriasis / diet therapy
  • Skin Diseases / diet therapy
  • Skin Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Skin Neoplasms / diet therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Vitamin A Deficiency / diet therapy
  • Wound Healing*