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    Glossary Niacin

    essential vitamin B3 aiding metabolism and maintaining skin health

    Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in converting food into energy by aiding enzymes in the process of metabolism. It also helps maintain healthy skin, nerves, and digestive system, and is sometimes used in higher doses to manage cholesterol levels.

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    1. Niacinamide: A B Vitamin that Improves Aging Facial Skin Appearance Dermatologic surgery · 2005 · 120 citations
    2. Topical niacinamide 4% and desonide 0.05% for treatment of axillary hyperpigmentation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2013 · 40 citations
    3. A pilot study evaluating the efficacy of topically applied niacin derivatives for treatment of female pattern alopecia Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2005 · 27 citations
    4. Niacin deficiency increases the sensitivity of rats to the short and long term effects of ethylnitrosourea treatment. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry · 1999 · 21 citations
    5. DNA Methyltransferases in Malar Melasma and Their Modification by Sunscreen in Combination with 4% Niacinamide, 0.05% Retinoic Acid, or Placebo BioMed Research International · 2019 · 20 citations
    6. Lesions in the skin, intestine, and central nervous system induced by an antimetabolite of niacin. PubMed · 1986 · 12 citations
    7. Vitamin B<sub>3</sub> (niacin), B<sub>6</sub>, C, and iron intake are associated with the free androgen index, especially in normoandrogenic polycystic ovary syndrome Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association · 2022 · 10 citations
    8. Topical niacinamide does not stimulate hair growth based on the existing body of evidence International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2020 · 2 citations
    9. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to a combination of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, D‐biotin and pumpkin seed oil and maintenance of normal hair pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 EFSA Journal · 2012 · 1 citations
    10. Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of hair loss prevention shampoo containing salicylic acid, panthenol, and niacinamide in alopecia patients Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences · 2022 · 1 citations
    11. Niacinamide Down-Regulates the Expression of DKK-1 and Protects Cells from Oxidative Stress in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2021 · 1 citations
    12. Chromatographic Methods for the Determination of Aminexil, Pyridoxine, and Niacinamide in a Novel Cosmetic Hair Preparation Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL · 2020 · 1 citations
    13. Cyberspace Chat: An Examination of the Potential Benefits of Caffeine, Niacinamide, and Panthenol Hair transplant forum international · 2014
    14. 75177 Benefit of a lotion containing Diaminopyridmide oxide, 6-Gingerol and Niacinamide in the management of mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2026
    15. Co-delivering Retinol and Niacinamide via Liposomes: Enhanced Stability, Efficient Skin Permeation, and Improved Anti-Aging/Skin-Brightening Efficacy 2025
    16. Effects of Dietary Niacin Supplemental Level on Meat Quality and Hair Follicle Development of Growing Rex Rabbits 2017
    17. 75202 Evaluation of the anti-dandruff and soothing effect of a hair conditioner containing 0.4% piroctone olamine and niacinamide Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2026
    18. Modulatory role of vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E on skin health, immunity, microbiome, and diseases Pharmacological Reports · 2023 · 47 citations
    19. Some Observations on Vitamin Metabolism in Germ-Free Rats 1955 · 43 citations
    20. A novel cosmetic approach to treat thinning hair British Journal of Dermatology · 2011 · 29 citations
    21. Nutrition and the deleterious side effects of nutritional supplements Clinics in Dermatology · 2010 · 24 citations
    22. Clinical and microscopic features of generalized discoid lupus erythematosus in dogs (10 cases) Veterinary dermatology · 2016 · 20 citations
    23. Cutaneous manifestations of endocrine-metabolic disease and nutritional deficiency in the elderly Dermatologic Clinics · 2004 · 18 citations
    24. Male skin and ingredients relevant to male skin care 2012 · 15 citations
    25. Topical adenosine increases thick hair ratio in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2015 · 11 citations
    26. Evaluation of a topical treatment for the relief of sensitive skin Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2015 · 9 citations
    27. The coudability sign of alopecia areata: the real story Clinical and experimental dermatology · 2011 · 9 citations
    28. Concurrent follicular dysplasia and interface dermatitis in Boxer dogs Veterinary dermatology · 2003 · 9 citations
    29. Pellagra and anorexia nervosa: a case report Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity · 2019 · 8 citations
    30. Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist. PubMed · 2021 · 7 citations