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

December 2023 in “ Acta dermato-venereologica ”

Minah Cho, Yu Ri Woo, Sang Hyun Cho, Jeong Deuk Lee, Hei Sung Kim

Metformin acne vulgaris hidradenitis suppurativa rosacea anti-androgenic anti-angiogenic anti-fibrotic antioxidant

TLDR Metformin might help treat certain skin conditions, but more research is needed.

The document discusses the potential benefits of Metformin, a drug typically used for diabetes, in treating chronic inflammatory skin diseases like acne vulgaris, hidradenitis suppurativa, and rosacea. These benefits are attributed to Metformin's anti-androgenic, anti-angiogenic, anti-fibrotic, and antioxidant properties. However, the document emphasizes that more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of Metformin in treating these dermatological conditions.

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