Incidence of acne vulgaris in young adult users of protein-calorie supplements in the city of João Pessoa - PB

• Main Authors: Thaís de Carvalho Pontes (Author), Gilson Mauro Costa Fernandes Filho (Author), Arthur de Sousa Pereira Trindade (Author), Jader Freire Sobral Filho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Based on personal observations of dermatologists, nutritionists and patients, a new problem emerges in the gyms: development and exacerbation of acne in users of whey protein, which is a protein derived from cow's milk. Whey Protein extract contains growth factors that may be relate...