systematic_review
    2020
    High Quality

    Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) for acne

    Unknown authors

    Published in Cochrane Database Syst Rev

    Key Findings

    Evidence for topical nicotinamide, zinc and sulphur in acne was low to very low certainty, while azelaic acid had moderate-certainty benefit.

    Conclusions

    Most topical micronutrient agents lack robust acne evidence.

    Supplements Studied

    Evidence for topical nicotinamide in acne was of low to very low certainty.

    Vitamin B3
    Vitamin

    Evidence for topical nicotinamide, zinc and sulphur in acne was low to very low certainty, while azelaic acid had moderate-certainty benefit.

    Outcomes Measured

    Acne Reduction

    Evidence for topical nicotinamide, zinc and sulphur in acne was of low to very low certainty.

    Study Details

    Year:2020
    Quality Score:9/10

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