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Nutrition in Acne vulgaris
LIAKH, Tetiana
Acne Vulgaris is a skin condition that can be affected by several different factors. These include hormonal imbalances and genetic predisposition from internal factors and stress, air pollution and diet from external factors. Medication has been the preferred treatment for this condition, however changes in lifestyle and diet has recently been identified as another approach to aid this skin ailment. Certain components in our diet such as vitamin D, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids can be beneficial for decreasing inflammatory responses in the skin and promoting overall better skin condition. Some evidence suggests that consumption of foods with low glycaemic index can also be beneficial. There is, however, inconclusive evidence about the effects of consumption of dairy and chocolate products on acne. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to monitor how diet can affect acne and to identify negative and positive effects of consumption of certain foods on skin condition. This thesis was done by quantitative method with questionnaires and participants of this study were individuals of 18-25 years of age with diagnosed Acne vulgaris. The results showed that diet can have an effect on acne. Some components showed to have a negative impact on acne and skin condition in almost 3/4 of participants. Consumption of foods with high glycaemic index, chocolate products and alcohol were the most prevalent substances that caused worsening of acne. However, there was nosignificant evidence of the relationship between dairy products consumption and worsening of acne. The results showed that stress was a major factor in almost 3/4 of the participants on worsening of acne. It is possible, however, that this could be also due to changes in diet during periods of stress. The findings also showed that more than 1/2 of the participants do not regularly use dietary supplements that contain vitamin D, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. More than 1/3 of participants tend to avoid consumption of certain foods to aid with acne. It is crucial to note that every organism reacts differently to different types of food and that diet is not the only factor affecting the skin condition and acne. Nevertheless, adhering to a healthy diet can help reduce acne symptoms and maintain an overall healthy skin condition.
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The impact of acne on everyday life of students in a selected high school
Biňovcová, Anežka ; Hanušová, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Váchová, Alena (referee)
This diploma thesis entitled "The impact of acne on everyday life of students in a selected high school" is divided into two main parts. The first theoretical part is focused on the characteristics of the disease and on the impact of this disease on the quality of life of patients. There is a brief characterization of skin structure, it provides information about pathogenesis of acne and triggering factors, its clinical manifestations and clinical picture. In this part we can also find the diagnosis and treatment options for acne and an overview of other selected facial dermatoses. This part includes the effect of acne on patients' quality of life and an overview of the most common myths about acne. The second part is practically oriented. I used an online questionnaire to find out the impact of acne on everyday life of students in a selected high school. The results of my questionnaire survey show that 12 students (37,5 %) out of 32 respondents suffering from acne (100 %) reached the limit set by me, which determined whether their lives are affected by this disease or not. The first partial goal of the work was to determine the students' knowledge of this disease. I found out that the success rate (evaluated by the number of correct answers) of students in the knowledge part of the questionnaire...
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Topical and systemic treatment of acne vulgaris
Ackermannová, Veronika ; Hrdina, Radomír (advisor) ; Vopršalová, Marie (referee)
Charles University Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Student: Veronika Ackermannová Supervisor: prof. Radomír Hrdina, MD, CSc. Title of diploma thesis: Topic and systemic treatment of acne vulgaris Acne vulgaris is a skin disease affecting the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. The disease manifests itself by increased sebum production, non-inflammatory (comedones) and inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, nodules, cysts). It occurs predominantly in adolescents, but may persist into adulthood. It is a multifactorial disease, which is caused by several factors (internal and external stimuli). The major pathogenetic factors include increased sebum production, hyperkeratosis, P. acnes colonization and inflammation present. First, it is necessary to diagnose the type of acne in order to choose the right and effective therapy, because there is not only one type of acne. There are many types and variants of acne, and although they show similar symptoms (affecting the follicles of sebaceous glands), their cause often differs. There is no uniform classification system for acne vulgaris and it varies between authors. Some authors classify acne vulgaris according to severity into mild, moderate and severe, others into comedonic, papulopustular, nodulocystic...
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