Diet and Skin Aging-From the Perspective of Food Nutrition

Research is increasingly focusing on the role of plant-based foods in enhancing skin health, with these foods offering an abundance of bioactive compounds such as vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, polyphenols, and phenolic acids. These nutrients are known to support oxidant defense, reduce inflammation, and strengthen skin structure. Epidemiological studies have linked higher consumption of […]

Prurigo pigmentosa (PP) is a rare skin condition mainly affecting young adults, characterized by itchy, red papules that turn into a net-like pattern of hyperpigmentation after the inflammation subsides. The cause of PP is unknown, but it has been linked to the metabolic state of ketosis, often triggered by adherence to ketogenic diets. With the […]