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
    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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