The role of diet as an agravator or ameliorator factor in some skin diseases (ex. acne, psoriasis, pmphigus, etc) has been a topic of debate for the last 20-30 years in dermatologic community. This controversy has recently come to forefront with new studies indicating the potential pathogenic role of diet, contradicting previous data. 

The aim of this is article is to synthesize past and more recent findings regarding the link between restrictive diets and certain skin diseases, and also, to suggest new area of

investigation in order to elucidate the true influence of diet on these skin diseases.