Exp Dermatol February 2019 PMID 30698874

Nicotinamide for photoprotection and skin cancer chemoprevention: A review of efficacy and safety.

Victoria A Snaidr, Diona L Damian, Gary M Halliday

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Peak: 5 in Mar 2023
across 5 sources since Jan 2019

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What people are saying

These discussions reflect a positive reception to the review, with users mentioning how nicotinamide supports DNA repair post-UV exposure and reduces skin cancer risk, demonstrating interest in its practical applications. The tone emphasizes potential health benefits and safety, implying moderate engagement and perceived impact within skin health communities.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential benefits of nicotinamide in skin protection and cancer prevention, reflecting general agreement with the article’s findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts highlight curiosity about nicotinamide's effects and its combination with other protective measures, showing high interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts delve into mechanisms like DNA repair and UV protection, indicating moderate engagement, but do not demonstrate deep critical analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussion suggests that the topic is influential, especially for individuals concerned with skin health and cancer risk, though it’s mainly at a community level.

Abstract in brief

  • Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, helps protect skin from damage caused by UV rays, which can lead to aging and skin cancer, by boosting cellular energy and DNA repair.
  • Clinical studies indicate that taking nicotinamide can reduce water loss through the skin and lower the risk of developing new skin cancers in people at high risk.
  • The review also discusses the safety of nicotinamide, suggesting it is generally safe when used for skin protection and cancer prevention.]

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@drkohilathas · X

Nicotinamide, on the other hand, does not cause a flush and does not have cholesterol-lowering properties. Nicotinamide has been shown to improve acne when applied to the skin and have potential anti-skin cancer effects when supplemented. https://t.co/UxcKrOkWz5

Mar 18, 2023 · 43 likes · 8 shares · 47,921 followers View post →
Aaron Ng
@localghost · X

getting 30 minutes of direct sun has been important to me (for vitamin d3), so I'll be stacking nicotinamide and sulforaphane, both of which show promise for UV protection and repair 1. https://t.co/aXx8gp0Zlm 2. https://t.co/VGQoxnLBrl will write more about this later

Apr 21, 2020 · 9 likes · 31,057 followers View post →
Dr. Ernesto Sánchez-Forgach
@eforgach · X

Los compuestos con vitamina B3 (#nicotinamida) reducen riesgo de #cáncerdepiel y #queratosis actínica. https://t.co/lj2aNxWeHY

Mar 13, 2019 · 8 likes · 969 followers View post →
Dr Rob
@TeamsforLife · X

@Parsifaler Anything that protects against UV damage will be beneficial b/c it is radiation in the UVB range causing the damage. https://t.co/OcqQMjXGap https://t.co/ZacYwWarjj

Jan 27, 2023 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 826 followers View post →
Jeremy
@Jeremy_thegoose · X

@Michael95474028 @DoctorKarl That seemed like an outlandish claim, so I looked it up. Nicotinamide is a B3 vitamin, & research shows it supports/increases DNA repair post UV exposure. So yeah, pretty much correct. Important to note the risk reduction is only for non-melanoma. Source: https://t.co/pwHMiCHJab

Jan 25, 2023 · 1 like · 121 followers View post →
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@drkohilathas · X

RT @drkohilathas: Nicotinamide, on the other hand, does not cause a flush and does not have cholesterol-lowering properties. Nicotinamide…

Dec 16, 2023 · 8 shares · 47,921 followers View post →

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@PatriotLadytwo · X

RT @drkohilathas: Nicotinamide, on the other hand, does not cause a flush and does not have cholesterol-lowering properties. Nicotinamide…

Dec 16, 2023 · 8 shares · 10,538 followers View post →
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@drkohilathas · X

RT @drkohilathas: Nicotinamide, on the other hand, does not cause a flush and does not have cholesterol-lowering properties. Nicotinamide…

Dec 16, 2023 · 8 shares · 47,921 followers View post →
Buck Rogers
@RogersContact · X

RT @drkohilathas: Nicotinamide, on the other hand, does not cause a flush and does not have cholesterol-lowering properties. Nicotinamide…

Mar 19, 2023 · 8 shares · 109 followers View post →
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@MD_PhD_ivermect · X

RT @drkohilathas: Nicotinamide, on the other hand, does not cause a flush and does not have cholesterol-lowering properties. Nicotinamide…

Mar 19, 2023 · 8 shares · 4,606 followers View post →
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@XpfG99 · X

RT @drkohilathas: Nicotinamide, on the other hand, does not cause a flush and does not have cholesterol-lowering properties. Nicotinamide…

Mar 18, 2023 · 8 shares · 1,337 followers View post →
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@drkohilathas · X

Nicotinamide, on the other hand, does not cause a flush and does not have cholesterol-lowering properties. Nicotinamide has been shown to improve acne when applied to the skin and have potential anti-skin cancer effects when supplemented. https://t.co/UxcKrOkWz5

Mar 18, 2023 · 43 likes · 8 shares · 47,921 followers View post →
Nancy TP
@NancyTapiasP · X

RT @TeamsforLife: @Parsifaler Anything that protects against UV damage will be beneficial b/c it is radiation in the UVB range causing the…

Feb 7, 2023 · 3 shares · 38 followers View post →
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@TheHallwayTrust · X

RT @TeamsforLife: @Parsifaler Anything that protects against UV damage will be beneficial b/c it is radiation in the UVB range causing the…

Jan 27, 2023 · 3 shares · 101 followers View post →
G.Wenger
@bricolix · X

RT @TeamsforLife: @Parsifaler Anything that protects against UV damage will be beneficial b/c it is radiation in the UVB range causing the…

Jan 27, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,525 followers View post →
Dr Rob
@TeamsforLife · X

@Parsifaler Anything that protects against UV damage will be beneficial b/c it is radiation in the UVB range causing the damage. https://t.co/OcqQMjXGap https://t.co/ZacYwWarjj

Jan 27, 2023 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 826 followers View post →
Jeremy
@Jeremy_thegoose · X

@Michael95474028 @DoctorKarl That seemed like an outlandish claim, so I looked it up. Nicotinamide is a B3 vitamin, & research shows it supports/increases DNA repair post UV exposure. So yeah, pretty much correct. Important to note the risk reduction is only for non-melanoma. Source: https://t.co/pwHMiCHJab

Jan 25, 2023 · 1 like · 121 followers View post →
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@Astella6174 · X

効果を実感できるまでには大体4~12週間ほどかかるようです。 サプリでと経口摂取する場合には、吐き気、嘔吐、下痢等の消化器系の問題や皮膚の赤らみといった副作用が報告されています。 ※2 https://t.co/t2y8ZOsnMK ※3 https://t.co/oj4HrZr4P7

Nov 5, 2021 · 1,189 followers View post →
Aaron Ng
@localghost · X

getting 30 minutes of direct sun has been important to me (for vitamin d3), so I'll be stacking nicotinamide and sulforaphane, both of which show promise for UV protection and repair 1. https://t.co/aXx8gp0Zlm 2. https://t.co/VGQoxnLBrl will write more about this later

Apr 21, 2020 · 9 likes · 31,057 followers View post →
Dr. Ernesto Sánchez-Forgach
@eforgach · X

Los compuestos con vitamina B3 (#nicotinamida) reducen riesgo de #cáncerdepiel y #queratosis actínica. https://t.co/lj2aNxWeHY

Mar 13, 2019 · 8 likes · 969 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Nicotinamide for photoprotection and skin cancer chemoprevention: A review of efficacy and safety https://t.co/RG3uzSR3tT #eurekamag https://t.co/79P3GObxGW

Feb 11, 2019 · 6,544 followers View post →
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@Wound_Care · X

RT @Wound_Care: Nicotinamide for photoprotection and skin cancer chemoprevention A review of efficacy and safety. https://t.co/yEFkRHVzRM h…

Feb 2, 2019 · 1 share · 1,827 followers View post →
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@Wound_Care · X

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Jan 31, 2019 · 1 share · 1,827 followers View post →
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