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Effects Of Oral Zinc And Vitamin A In Acne
By A J Jackson

Summary of research:

The effects of oral zinc sulfate ( corresponding to 135 mg of zinc daily ) alone and in combination with vitamin A ( 300, 000 international units ) daily on lesions have been compared with those of vitamin A alone and of a placebo. The number of comedones, papules, pustules, and infiltrates were counted at each visit.

After four weeks, there was a significant decrease in the number of papules, pustules, and infiltrates

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in the zinc - treated groups. The effect of zinc plus vitamin A was not better than zinc alone. After 12 weeks of treatment, the mean score had decreased from 100 % to 15 %. The mechanism for the effect of zinc therapy in Acne, to our knowledge, is not presently known.

Report Title: Effects of oral zinc and vitamin A in Acne.
Researcher ( s ): Michaëlsson G, Juhlin L, Vahlquist A
From Journal: Arch Dermatol, 113 ( 1 ): 31 - 6 1977

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Adam Jackson is a medical writer / researcher specialising in effective, natural solutions to common health problems. He is a qualified Complementary medical practitioner and a former columnist for the Nursing Times & Editor of http://www.internethealthlibrary.com . He has written seven books which have been published around the world & translated into 27 languages. He has a special interest in skin care.

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