Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Nutraceuticals for Treating Acne: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Patients with acne are interested in nutraceuticals as a potential treatment option. However, there is uncertainty regarding the efficacy and safety of these products.

Objective

To evaluate the evidence for oral nutraceuticals in the treatment of acne.

Evidence review

The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science databases were searched from inception through January 30, 2023, to identify randomized clinical trials evaluating oral nutraceutical interventions (ie, vitamins and minerals, botanical extracts, prebiotics, and probiotics) in individuals with acne. Clinician-reported outcomes (eg, investigator global assessment, lesion counts), patient-reported outcomes (eg, quality of life), and adverse events were extract

SUBMITTER: Shields A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11015159 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature