Repurposing Metformin for Dermatological Use: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Clinical Perspectives

    March 2026 in “ Dermato ”
    Patrícia Mathias Döll‐Boscardin, Amábile Cristine Woinarovicz, Carolina Bacila de Sousa … Isadora Machinski
    Studysummary In this narrative review, researchers synthesized current evidence on topical metformin's potential benefits for various skin conditions, citing primarily preclinical studies that highlight its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and regenerative properties, although clinical translation requires further rigorous trials.
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