Zinc therapy in dermatology: a review
Gupta M, Mahajan VK, Mehta KS, Chauhan PS
Published in Dermatology Research and Practice, Vol. 2014, pp. 709152
Methodology
Systematic review of clinical evidence for zinc in inflammatory and infectious dermatoses including seborrheic dermatitis and scalp inflammation.
Key Findings
Zinc pyrithione and oral zinc showed benefit in seborrheic dermatitis and acne, with weaker evidence in other scalp conditions.
Conclusions
Zinc supports scalp barrier and antimicrobial defence.
Limitations
Mostly topical evidence; oral data limited.
Supplements Studied
Zinc pyrithione and oral zinc showed benefit in seborrheic dermatitis and acne
Outcomes Measured
Zinc pyrithione and oral zinc showed benefit in seborrheic dermatitis and acne
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