November 2020 PMID 32860489

Serum zinc levels and efficacy of zinc treatment in acne vulgaris: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Brittany E Yee, Phillip Richards, Jennifer Y Sui, Amanda Fleming Marsch

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30
Peak: 3 in Aug 2020
across 3 sources since Aug 2020

Extended reach

149,228
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Total likes

2,061

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98,477

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Aug 2020 – Nov 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a general agreement that zinc levels are important in acne and that zinc treatment can help reduce inflammation, exemplified by posts emphasizing the review's findings about zinc's effectiveness. The tone is informational, with some users questioning the omission of zinc deficiency considerations, which demonstrates curiosity but not deep controversy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that serum zinc levels are related to acne severity and that zinc treatment can reduce inflammatory lesions, aligning with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The social discussions show moderate interest, with some posts highlighting zinc's potential benefits and raising questions about deficiency issues, but lacking deeper exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference the systematic review and mention specific details about zinc's efficacy, indicating a fair level of engagement without extensive debate or analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the content does elevate awareness about zinc's role in acne management, the overall influence on practice or policy appears limited at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that people with acne tend to have lower serum zinc levels compared to those without acne.
  • Zinc treatment, whether taken orally or applied topically, can significantly reduce the number of inflammatory pimples in acne patients.
  • There were no significant differences in side effects between zinc treatments and other treatments, suggesting zinc is a safe and effective option for managing acne.]

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J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Review: #Acne patients have ⬇️ serum zinc levels, adequate #zinc may ⬇️ the number of inflammatory #papules, when used as monotherapy or adjunctive treatment https://t.co/3dtZAtHJH7 Attn: @_atanas_ @_INPST @acneforum @DermTimesNow @TheDermEditor @skinhealthall @SkinHealth_Inst

Aug 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 26,026 followers View post →
NOT a Canberra Bubbler
@MSMWatchdog2013 · X

@abcnews Why is there no mention of zinc deficiency, which is found in many acne sufferers? If not, why not? https://t.co/Ytc1LPXJpB

May 23, 2024 · 21,367 followers View post →
Raj Makhija
@iRajMakhija · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Review: #Acne patients have ⬇️ serum zinc levels, adequate #zinc may ⬇️ the number of inflammatory #papules, when used a…

Aug 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,934 followers View post →
Anjan Barman
@anjbth · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Review: #Acne patients have ⬇️ serum zinc levels, adequate #zinc may ⬇️ the number of inflammatory #papules, when used a…

Aug 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,414 followers View post →

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NOT a Canberra Bubbler
@MSMWatchdog2013 · X

@abcnews Why is there no mention of zinc deficiency, which is found in many acne sufferers? If not, why not? https://t.co/Ytc1LPXJpB

May 23, 2024 · 21,367 followers View post →
Anjan Barman
@anjbth · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Review: #Acne patients have ⬇️ serum zinc levels, adequate #zinc may ⬇️ the number of inflammatory #papules, when used a…

Aug 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,414 followers View post →
Raj Makhija
@iRajMakhija · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Review: #Acne patients have ⬇️ serum zinc levels, adequate #zinc may ⬇️ the number of inflammatory #papules, when used a…

Aug 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,934 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Review: #Acne patients have ⬇️ serum zinc levels, adequate #zinc may ⬇️ the number of inflammatory #papules, when used as monotherapy or adjunctive treatment https://t.co/3dtZAtHJH7 Attn: @_atanas_ @_INPST @acneforum @DermTimesNow @TheDermEditor @skinhealthall @SkinHealth_Inst

Aug 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 26,026 followers View post →