Myths and truths. About acne

Authors

  • Pía Florencia Sánchez Martini Dermatology Service, Luis C. Lagomaggiore Hospital, Mendoza, Argentina
  • Valentina Formaggia Dermatology Service, Luis C. Lagomaggiore Hospital, Mendoza, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v28i1.2298

Keywords:

acne

Abstract

Dietary supplements based on whey proteins are widely consumed by young athletes with the aim of increasing muscle mass. There is pathophysiological evidence that they promote the appearance of acne by elevating postprandial plasma levels of postprandial insulin and basal insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). This leads to the reduction of the transcription factor FoxO1, a key regulator of target genes involved in the pathology. Its deficiency has been linked to major acne triggers such as activation of androgen receptors, comedogenesis, increased sebaceous lipogenesis and follicular inflammation.

Author Biographies

Pía Florencia Sánchez Martini, Dermatology Service, Luis C. Lagomaggiore Hospital, Mendoza, Argentina

Resident Medical Doctor

Valentina Formaggia, Dermatology Service, Luis C. Lagomaggiore Hospital, Mendoza, Argentina

Resident Medical Doctor

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Published

2022-03-01

Issue

Section

Young Dermatologists