January 2021 PMID 32812270

The effects of green tea on acne vulgaris: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Sooyoung Kim, Tae H Park, Woo I Kim, Suyeon Park, Jae H Kim, Moon K Cho

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Peak: 2 in Mar 2023

across 3 sources since May 2022

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May 2022 – May 2025

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What people are saying

The digital discussions reflect curiosity about the study's findings, with posters mentioning how topical green tea is effective while oral intake isn't, indicating a focus on practical implications. The tone ranges from cautious optimism to skepticism, which influences the overall moderate scores for engagement and impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show a mix of opinions, with some posters agreeing that topical green tea can help treat acne, but others are skeptical about oral intake effects.

InterestModerate interest

Most posters express curiosity or moderate interest in the research findings, especially noting potential benefits and practical applications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific aspects of the research, such as the difference between topical and oral effects, indicating a moderate level of participation and analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight the potential of green tea as a new treatment option, suggesting some influence on people's perceptions of acne remedies.

Abstract in brief

Green tea extract (GTE) has been studied for treating acne because it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and this review looks at multiple clinical trials to see how effective it is.
The results show that topical application of GTE significantly reduces inflammatory acne lesions, while oral GTE has little to no effect, and it doesn't significantly impact non-inflammatory acne.
Overall, the study concludes that applying GTE directly to the skin can help treat acne safely, but taking it as a supplement is less effective, and more research is needed to confirm these findings.]

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