https://doi.org/10.46889/JDR.2024.5305 https://athenaeumpub.com/journal-of-dermatology-research/ Research Article Sugar Consumption and Acne: Unravelling the Complex Sugar-Skin Relationship in the Adolescent Population Maryam Dara Yaseen 1* , Hsuan-Hsiang Chen 2 , Ali Wishyar Alkhayat 3 1 MSc Dermatology in Clinical Practice, University of South Wales, UK 2 Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan 3 Dermatologist, Jordan Hospital, Jordan *Correspondence author: Maryam Dara Yaseen, MSc Dermatology in Clinical Practice, University of South Wales, UK; Email: maryam.dara95@gmail.com Abstract Aim: To look into the complex relationship between adolescent acne severity and sugar consumption. Objectives: This project is based on five objectives, as follows: • Completely examine the association between Sugar Consumption and Adolescent Acne Severity • Determine and examine dietary practices, lifestyle choices and other influences as contributing factors to the severity of acne in adolescents • Analyze how the use of drugs, other influencing factors and sugar consumption interact to influence the severity of acne in adolescents • Analyze the possible effects of dietary changes, especially reduced sugar consumption, on the severity of Acne in adolescents • Analyse research findings to produce insights that can be implemented when developing holistic acne management strategies for adolescents Hypothesis: Contrary to the intake of sugar in lower quantities or other dietary factors, it is hypothesized that high sugar consumption among teenagers is linked to more severe acne. Additionally, the study aims to investigate the potential interactions between several factors and drugs and sugar consumption on acne severity. Keywords: Adolescent; Acne; Dermatology; Sugar Consumption Introduction Adolescence is a developmental stage that is very critical and is marked by profound changes in hormonal, physical and psychological aspects. Acne, a prevalent condition of the skin that many adolescents endure around this time, can significantly affect a person's sense of self and wellness in general [1,2]. A significant fraction of adolescents globally suffer from acne, where according to statistics, acne affects 85% of people ranging from 12 to 24 years old [3,4]. Beyond just its outward expressions, acne can have an impact on the quality of life of someone by causing mental anguish, social isolation and other negative consequences. Given its widespread occurrence and psychosocial consequences, The significance of understanding deeper roots and possible contributors of acne cannot be overstated. People have conjectured about the connection between nutrition and acne for many years. Through common sense and anecdotal evidence, the idea that nutrition, including the consumption of sugar, affects the onset and severity of acne has been reinforced [5-8].However, this association continues to be supported by a patchwork of conflicting scientific data. The information provided by current clinical guidelines, many of which are based on small or stale research, needs to be revised for primary care practitioners to make an informed decision about the importance of dietary modification. Citation: Yaseen MD, et al. Treatment-Resistant Sugar Consumption and Acne: Unravelling the Complex Sugar- Skin Relationship in the Adolescent Population. J Dermatol Res. 2024;5(3):1-18. https://doi.org/10.46889/JDR.2024. 5305 Received Date: 09-09-2024 Accepted Date: 26-09-2024 Published Date: 04-10-2024 Copyright: © 2024 by the authors. Submitted for possible open access publication under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CCBY) license (https://creativecommons.org/li censes/by/4.0/).