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The Relationship Between Nutritional Anemia and Acne: A Case-Control Study
Norah M Alharbi1, Fatimah A AlGhofaili2, Jolan S Alsaud1
1College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, SAU.
Cureus
|June 19, 2023
Summary
Nutritional anemia is common in young people, but its link to acne is understudied. This study found acne patients in Saudi Arabia had higher rates of vitamin B12 deficiency, suggesting a potential connection.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Nutritional Science
- Investigating the link between dermatological conditions and nutritional status.
Background:
- Growing interest in diet's role in acne, with factors like milk and chocolate studied.
- Nutritional anemia, prevalent in young individuals, remains under-researched concerning its association with acne.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the relationship between acne and nutritional anemia in young adults (15-25 years) in Saudi Arabia's Qassim Region.
Main Methods:
- Case-control study design utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) from Qassim University.
- Analysis of data from 114 participants (acne group vs. control group).
- Statistical analysis performed using SPSS.
Main Results:
- Overall anemia prevalence was 17.5%, with no significant difference between groups.
- Acne patients exhibited significantly higher prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency (38.6%) compared to controls (p=0.041).
- Acne patients showed lower mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and hemoglobin levels, though not statistically significant.
Conclusions:
- Acne vulgaris patients in Saudi Arabia's Qassim Region demonstrate a significantly higher prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Further research is recommended to validate the association between vitamin B12 deficiency and acne vulgaris.
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