Serum Ferritin Levels Amongst Individuals With Acne
January 2025
in “
International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences
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Studysummary In this hospital-based study, researchers found that serum ferritin levels were significantly lower in individuals with acne compared to healthy controls, suggesting a possible link between iron deficiency and acne pathogenesis. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
This study explores the relationship between serum ferritin levels and acne vulgaris, involving 70 acne patients and 70 matched controls. It found that individuals with acne had significantly lower median serum ferritin levels (19.0 ng/mL) compared to healthy controls (30.4 ng/mL). Additionally, 55.7% of acne patients showed ferritin deficiency (≤20 ng/mL), with 21.4% having very low levels. These findings suggest a potential link between iron status and acne, highlighting the importance of considering micronutrient levels in acne pathogenesis.
