Behavior of Nutritional Supplements Use in Association With Inflammatory Skin Diseases in Chinese College Students.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: It is understudied how frequently adolescents use nutritional supplements (NS) and whether the corresponding behavior is associated with skin diseases that may cause unpleasant symptoms and disfigurement. The current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of NS use in Chinese college students and its association with inflammatory skin diseases. Methods: This was a university-based epidemiologic investigation that included 20,138 students who underwent dermatological examinations. A questionnaire survey was conducted to inquire about the use of NS along with related information. Skin diseases were diagnosed by dermatologists during the health examination. Logistic regression models were used for analysis. Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) were presented as the effect

SUBMITTER: Yuan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8010123 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature