The effect of diet on acne in adolescent males

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acne vulgaris; Skin - Dermatological conditions; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000261011
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-03-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 58

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy adolescent males with acne at a secondary boarding school in Sydney, Australia: acne severity grade 1, 2 or 3, stable weight over the past 3 months and parental/guardian consent.

Exclusion Criteria

The previous use of isotretinoin, antibiotics in the past month, excessive alcohol intake, illicit drugs, smoking, physical or mental illness, food allergy or intolerance, vegetarianism, previous surgery on the gastrointestinal system, black skin (due to difficulty in visualising lesions), or final school examinations in the coming months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified