Open AccessA randomized controlled trial of topical benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel with a low glycemic load diet versus topical benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel with a normal diet in acne (grades 1-3)
Author(s) -
G.C. Pavithra,
Gatha M Upadya,
M S Rukmini
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_109_17
Subject(s) - glycemic load , benzoyl peroxide , acne , insulin resistance , glycemic index , body mass index , glycemic , medicine , randomized controlled trial , endocrinology , homeostatic model assessment , gastroenterology , insulin , dermatology , chemistry , organic chemistry , polymerization , polymer
The improvement in insulin resistance and acne lesions on low glycemic load diets in various studies suggests that diet plays a significant role in acne pathogenesis.