Metformin: A Potential Treatment for Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Rosacea

    December 2023 in “ Acta dermato-venereologica ”
    Minah Cho, Yu Ri Woo, Sang Hyun Cho … Hei Sung Kim
    Studysummary This review suggests that metformin, known for its antidiabetic uses, may benefit chronic inflammatory skin diseases like acne vulgaris, hidradenitis suppurativa, and rosacea due to its multiple therapeutic properties, although more research is needed to confirm its efficacy in dermatology.
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