Investigating the relationship between anthropometric profiles, dietary oxygen radical absorption capacity and healthy eating index with acne in adolescents

In this study cross-sectional study, the average weight in the group with and without acne was 62.27 ± 11.50 vs. 59.26 ± 14.33, and there was no significant difference between weight and acne (P = 0.219). Chromium intake in people without acne was significantly higher (P < 0.022). The macronutrient and micronutrient intakes were insignificantly higher in the healthy group. Food group intake was not significantly different between the healthy and sick groups. There was no significant difference in the ORAC (P = 0.814), and the HEI between the two groups with acne and healthy people (P = 0.616). No correlation was found between HEI, and ORAC with acne as well. The findings of this study showed that anthropometric indices, HEI and ORAC had no significant relationship with acne. To have tangible conclusion, further large-scale cohort study is highly recommended.