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The effects of Ramadan fasting on acne vulgaris: clinical, immunological, and oxidative status considerations
Shaimaa Ismail Omar1, Khaled Fawzy El-Mulla2, Nermeen Eldabah3
1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Elkhartoum Square, El Messalah, Alexandria, 21521, Egypt. shimaa.abdelhamid@alexmed.edu.eg.
Background:
Acne vulgaris, a prevalent inflammatory skin condition, is closely linked to the immune system's regulation and oxidative stress. During Ramadan, the practice of intermittent fasting-abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset-can impact both body and skin health, potentially influencing the pathophysiology of acne including the immune response and the oxidative status. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of Ramadan fasting on disease severity, Th1/Th17 cytokine levels, and oxidative status in patients with acne vulgaris.
Method:
The study involved 40 patients with acne vulgaris. The severity of the condition was evaluated using the Global Acne grading System (GAGS) score, body mass index (BMI) was calculated, and levels of interleukin (IL-17), interferon gamma (IFN-γ), and Malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured both before and after the fasting period.
Results:
A significant reduction in GAGS score, IL-17, IFN-γ, and MDA levels was observed after Ramadan fasting compared to before Ramadan. Additionally, the percentage decrease in GAGS score showed a positive correlation with the percentage decrease in IFN-γ.
Conclusion:
Intermittent fasting during Ramadan could potentially benefit acne vulgaris by reducing the Th1/Th17 immune response and lowering oxidative stress.
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