Nutrition and Acne Vulgaris. A Concise Guide to the Effects of Diet on Adolescent and Adult Acne

All about Acne Vulgaris and Adolescent Acne plus its Mechanism.- The Effect of Dairy Products on Acne Vulgaris.- Unraveling the Impact of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load on Acne Vulgaris.- The Effect of Fats on Acne Vulgaris.- Microbiome Modulation: Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in Acne Vulgaris Therapy.- The Effect of Vitamins, and Minerals on Acne Vulgaris Treatment.- Skin-Gut Axis.- The Effect of Different Diet Patterns in Acne Vulgaris.

This book is an authoritative and comprehensive volume that is dedicated to the role of diet and the effect of nutrition on adolescent and adult acne. This book provides up to date information and synopsis about the mechanism of diet and how it leads to acne formation and inflammation.

Chapters address the effectiveness of nutrition on acne vulgaris, and the role of each diet component and its mechanism on acne exacerbation and inflammation. For example, how specific diet like dairy products increase acne formation while others like vegans and leafy greens mitigate acne formation. The last chapter of this book discuss other minor nutritional triggers that affect acne, or other triggers like environmental, bad habits, bad hygiene etc.

Nutrition and Acne Vulgaris - A Concise Guide to the Effects of Diet on Adolescent and Adult Acne is a valuable resource for dermatologists and allied healthcare individuals.

Dr. Esraa Mohammed AlEdani is an Iraqi physician, writer, and researcher with over 30 publications in prestigious American and British medical journals. Born in Basra, in the Basra Governorate of southern Iraq, she completed her secondary education in her hometown, ranking among the top ten students nationwide. She pursued her medical education at the College of Medicine, University of Basra, where she graduated in 2022-2023 with a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and General Surgery. A year later, she joined the Iraqi Doctors Union.

During her university years, Dr. AlEdani was actively involved in various voluntary organizations, including the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA). Through IFMSA, she participated in awareness campaigns and delivered lectures on critical public health topics. She also attended both local and international conferences, where she engaged in discussions on reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, maternal health, sexually transmitted diseases, gender issues―including gender-based violence―and topics related to sexuality and gender identity.

In August 2023, Dr. AlEdani joined an attachment observation program at Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital in the Emergency Department, gaining valuable international exposure. Currently, she works at Al-Shifaa Hospital while simultaneously pursuing several research projects, writing books, and preparing for the USMLE exam.

In addition to her medical career, Dr. AlEdani has a strong interest in finance, particularly in forex trading. In her free time, she enjoys reading financial literature, writing, drawing, and playing table games. She also values spending time with her family and friends in Iraq during holidays and vacations.

Dr. Howard Maibach is a dermatologist with expertise in treating contact dermatitis (a rash caused by touching an irritating substance) and occupational dermatitis (a rash resulting from workplace exposure to an irritating substance). His specialties include allergic skin disorders and skin conditions caused by exposure to toxic substances. He also has an interest in dermatopharmacology, the study of medications for skin disorders. Dr. Maibach earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed a residency as well as a fellowship in dermatology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Maibach has served on the editorial boards of more than 30 scientific journals. He is a member of 19 professional societies, including the American Academy of Dermatology, San Francisco Dermatological Society and International Commission on Occupational Health.