Sulfur and its derivatives in dermatology: insights into therapeutic applications - a narrative review
Chen YJ, Tang J, Wang L, Hua W
Published in Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Methodology
Review of topical and balneological sulfur preparations across acne, rosacea, seborrhoeic dermatitis and scabies.
Key Findings
Sulfur has keratolytic, antimicrobial and antifungal actions with reasonable evidence in acne and scabies and weaker evidence elsewhere.
Conclusions
Sulfur remains a useful low-cost dermatologic agent, chiefly topically rather than as an oral supplement.
Limitations
Narrative review; older evidence base with few modern RCTs.
Supplements Studied
Sulfur remains a useful low-cost dermatologic agent, chiefly topically rather than as an oral supplement.
Outcomes Measured
Sulfur has keratolytic, antimicrobial and antifungal actions.
Sulfur has keratolytic, antimicrobial and antifungal actions with reasonable evidence in acne and scabies and weaker evidence elsewhere.
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