Medical Conditions - Diet In Dermatology

Diet plays an essential role in skin health. A skin-friendly diet is required for good skin—also, certain food causes cutaneous allergic reactions. Food allergy causes urticaria, contact dermatitis, angioedema, atopic dermatitis, etc. Food hypersensitivity can be evaluated by skin prick, oral challenge test, and skin application food test. Food with low glycemic value are beneficial in acne vulgaris. Alcohol intake leads to the aggravation of skin lesions. Fish oil is helpful in psoriasis. Fresh fruits and vegetables are found to reduce oxidative stress.