Zinc effective for acne treatmentSerum zinc levels and efficacy of zinc treatment in acne vulgaris: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
We explored how zinc affects acne through a systematic review and meta-analysis that looked at two main questions. First, we wanted to know if there are differences in zinc levels between people with acne and those without. Second, we examined how effective zinc treatments are for managing acne.
Our findings showed that individuals with acne had noticeably lower serum zinc levels compared to those in the control group. Furthermore, when we looked at treatments, those who received zinc showed a significant reduction in their inflammatory papule count—a common symptom of acne. Importantly, we noted that side effects from zinc supplementation were similar to those seen in other treatments, suggesting that zinc is safe to use.
Overall, acne patients appear to benefit from improved zinc levels, especially when zinc is used either on its own or alongside other acne treatments. This gives hope for those looking for effective ways to tackle acne issues!
Helps with rosacea
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This has been great for my rosacea, particularly with the acne-prone variety. I incorporate zinc into my current sunblock, which already contains 20% zinc, and it helps tremendously with redness without causing breakouts. The combination works effectively without feeling gritty or chalky.