Is acne in adolescence associated with prostate cancer risk? Evidence from a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous studies regarding the relationship between acne and prostate cancer risk have reported inconsistent results. We performed the present meta-analysis of observational studies to summarize the evidence on this association.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search up to March 2018 was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases. Summary odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated with a random effects model. The Q statistic and the I2 index were used to evaluate the heterogeneity across the studies.

Results

Eight studies were ultimately included in this meta-analysis. In the overall analysis, no significant association was found between acne and prostate cancer

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6221330 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature