| Autor: |
Kim Katherine, Rubin Mark G, Logan Alan C |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2008 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Lipids in Health and Disease, Vol 7, Iss 1, p 36 (2008) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1476-511X |
| DOI: |
10.1186/1476-511X-7-36 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition, one that is associated with significant psychological disability. The psychological impairments in acne include higher rates of depression, anxiety, anger and suicidal thoughts. Despite a paucity of clinical research, patients with skin conditions and/or mental health disorders are frequent consumers of dietary supplements. An overlap may exist between nutrients that potentially have both anti-acne and mood regulating properties; examples include omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, chromium, zinc and selenium. Here we report on five cases of acne treated with eicosapentaenoic acid and antioxidant nutrients. Self-administration of these nutrients may have improved inflammatory acne lesions and global aspects of well-being; the observations suggest a need for controlled trials. |
| Databáze: |
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