Diet and dermatology: Google search results for acne, psoriasis, and eczema.

It is difficult to regulate the abundance of medical information that is available to patients on the Internet. This systematic review evaluated content available online related to diet and 3 dermatologic conditions: acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Ultimately, our results indicated that most of the information that can be found online regarding diet and these dermatologic conditions is unfounded and/or misleading. Although current medical research may support some Internet findings, it is important to advise patients that many results of online searches for medical conditions are unconfirmed.