Drugs and other substances aggravating acne vulgaris
Introduction and Purpose This review explores several factors exacerbating acne, including the supplementation of vitamins B6 and B12, the impact of red ginseng oil, dairy and whey product consumption, iodine association, anabolic-androgenic steroids, alcohol abuse, and the influence of progest...
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Introduction and Purpose
This review explores several factors exacerbating acne, including the supplementation of
vitamins B6 and B12, the impact of red ginseng oil, dairy and whey product consumption,
iodine association, anabolic-androgenic steroids, alcohol abuse, and the influence of progestin
contraceptives.
Material and methods
This review is based on articles from the PubMed database, covering the years 2018-2023,
using keywords: acne vulgaris, acne vulgaris aggravation, substances aggravating acne vulgaris.
Results
High doses of B6 and B12 have been reported to worsen acne, potentially linked to their
prolonged use. Red ginseng oil, believed to have numerous health benefits, may exacerbate
acne symptoms by increasing inflammatory biomarkers. Dairy consumption, specifically casein
and whey proteins, is associated with increased insulin-like growth factor 1, contributing to
acne aggravation. Iodine has been extensively linked to acneiform eruptions, and its
correlation with dairy consumption is hypothesized. Anabolic-androgenic steroids, found in
muscle-building supplements, elevate sebum production and may cause acne fulminans.
Alcohol abuse further intensifies acne symptoms by impacting testosterone levels, promoting
proinflammatory cytokine production, and altering the skin microbiome. Progestin
contraceptives, particularly levonorgestrel and etonorgestrel, exhibit androgenic properties
that may increase sebum production and potentially aggravate acne.
Conclusions
Understanding and identifying these exacerbating factors are crucial for healthcare providers
to enhance anti-acne therapy outcomes, emphasizing the importance of not only treating but
also preventing the escalation of acne manifestations in patients.
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| spelling | doaj-art-1111d75d7606488389acce8c8cf2615a2025-08-20T02:18:15ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062024-10-017010.12775/JEHS.2024.70.55774Drugs and other substances aggravating acne vulgarisKarolina Zalewa0Joanna Olszak1Wojciech Kapłan2Dominika Orłowska3Lidia Bartoszek4Medical University of WarsawIndependent Public Hospital No. 4 in Lublin, Jaczewskiego street 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandChair and Department of Psychology, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki street 7, 20-093 Lublin, PolandTrauma Surgery Hospital of St. Anna, Barska street 16/20, 02-315 Warsaw, Poland National Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Wołoska street 137, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland Introduction and Purpose This review explores several factors exacerbating acne, including the supplementation of vitamins B6 and B12, the impact of red ginseng oil, dairy and whey product consumption, iodine association, anabolic-androgenic steroids, alcohol abuse, and the influence of progestin contraceptives. Material and methods This review is based on articles from the PubMed database, covering the years 2018-2023, using keywords: acne vulgaris, acne vulgaris aggravation, substances aggravating acne vulgaris. Results High doses of B6 and B12 have been reported to worsen acne, potentially linked to their prolonged use. Red ginseng oil, believed to have numerous health benefits, may exacerbate acne symptoms by increasing inflammatory biomarkers. Dairy consumption, specifically casein and whey proteins, is associated with increased insulin-like growth factor 1, contributing to acne aggravation. Iodine has been extensively linked to acneiform eruptions, and its correlation with dairy consumption is hypothesized. Anabolic-androgenic steroids, found in muscle-building supplements, elevate sebum production and may cause acne fulminans. Alcohol abuse further intensifies acne symptoms by impacting testosterone levels, promoting proinflammatory cytokine production, and altering the skin microbiome. Progestin contraceptives, particularly levonorgestrel and etonorgestrel, exhibit androgenic properties that may increase sebum production and potentially aggravate acne. Conclusions Understanding and identifying these exacerbating factors are crucial for healthcare providers to enhance anti-acne therapy outcomes, emphasizing the importance of not only treating but also preventing the escalation of acne manifestations in patients. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/55774acne vulgarisacne |
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