Zinc in Dermatology

    April 2022 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”
    Tamara Searle, Faisal R. Ali, Firas Al‐Niaimi
    TLDR Zinc can help treat skin conditions and hair loss, especially if there's a zinc deficiency.
    The review investigated the role of zinc in dermatology, focusing on conditions such as acne vulgaris, hair loss, hidradenitis suppurativa, leishmaniasis, and warts. It found evidence supporting zinc's use in treating infectious conditions like leishmaniasis and warts, as well as inflammatory conditions such as acne rosacea and hidradenitis suppurativa. Zinc was also noted to be beneficial in hair loss disorders, particularly for patients with zinc deficiency who should receive oral supplementation. However, the review emphasized the need for further research and large randomized controlled trials to explore zinc's potential as a monotherapy.
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