Relación entre la alimentación y el desarrollo del acné vulgaris en adolescentes del Colegio Americano de la ciudad de Guayaquil durante el periodo de febrero a mayo del 2023.

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a common condition that can affect up to 90% of teenagers, with negative effects on their self-esteem and mental health. It is important to treat it early and evaluate how diet and certain foods can worsen the condition. Studies have examined how eating habits and the quality of food intake can contribute to the inflammatory response and acne development. This study aims to determine the relationship between diet and acne development in adolescents from the Colegio Americano in Guayaquil city. The sample consisted of 130 students, of whom 55% were female and 45% were male. Mild acne prevailed in the sample, representing 47%, followed by moderate and severe acne at 29.76%. By assessing the frequency of food consumption, it was observed that the eating pattern of the study sample was characterized by insufficient intake of fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products, along with a high consumption of cereals, fast food, snacks, processed sweets, and carbonated beverages. The chi-square test determined that, with a P-value of 0.024, there is a relationship between insufficient vegetable consumption and the development of acne. This demonstrates the need for further study on other risk factors for worsening acne.