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pyridoxine and Acne

pyridoxine has been researched along with Acne in 10 studies

4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol: structure in first source
vitamin B6 : Any member of the group of pyridines that exhibit biological activity against vitamin B6 deficiency. Vitamin B6 deficiency is associated with microcytic anemia, electroencephalographic abnormalities, dermatitis with cheilosis (scaling on the lips and cracks at the corners of the mouth) and glossitis (swollen tongue), depression and confusion, and weakened immune function. Vitamin B6 consists of the vitamers pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine and their respective 5'-phosphate esters (and includes their corresponding ionized and salt forms).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"0001) number of patients demonstrated improvement over their previous acne treatment regimens after both 4 and 8 weeks of NicAzel (nicotinamide, azelaic acid, zinc, pyridoxine, copper, folic acid; Elorac Inc, Vernon Hills, IL) use."5.16Inflammatory acne management with a novel prescription dietary supplement. ( Akhavan, A; Day, D; Falcon, R; Iannotta, P; Janiga, A; Kallal, JE; Olansky, A; Shalita, AR; Singri, P, 2012)
"The clinical appearance of acneiform exanthema occurring during treatment with vitamin B6 or B12 consists of loosely disseminated small papules or papulopustules on the face (especially on the forehead and chin), on the upper parts of the back and chest and spreading to the upper arm."1.26[The problem of vitamin B6/B12 acne. A contribution on acne medicamentosa (author's transl)]. ( Braun-Falco, O; Lincke, H, 1976)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19908 (80.00)18.7374
1990's1 (10.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (10.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Shalita, AR1
Falcon, R1
Olansky, A1
Iannotta, P1
Akhavan, A1
Day, D1
Janiga, A1
Singri, P1
Kallal, JE1
Bukharovich, MN1
Gridasova, VD1
Miroshnichenko, AG1
Jablonska, S1
Braun-Falco, O1
Lincke, H1
Lincke-Plewig, H1
Sherertz, EF1
Tobia, L1
Watanabe, S1
Steigleder, GK1
Snider, BL1
Dieteman, DF1

Reviews

1 review available for pyridoxine and Acne

ArticleYear
[Inflammatory skin changes in the face. Diagnostics and therapy].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1971, Oct-22, Volume: 96, Issue:43

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Child; Child, Preschool; Contraceptives, Oral; Dermat

1971

Trials

1 trial available for pyridoxine and Acne

ArticleYear
Inflammatory acne management with a novel prescription dietary supplement.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2012, Volume: 11, Issue:12

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child; Copper; Dicarboxylic Acids; Dietary

2012

Other Studies

8 other studies available for pyridoxine and Acne

ArticleYear
[Combined treatment of acne using pyridoxine and hydrogen sulfide baths].
    Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii, 1981, Issue:8

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Baths; Drug Therapy, Combination; Evaluation Studies as Topic; Fem

1981
Letter: Treatment of acne vulgaris and rosacea.
    Archives of dermatology, 1975, Volume: 111, Issue:7

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Administration, Topical; Ascorbic Acid; Humans; Niacinamide; Pyridoxine; Riboflavin;

1975
[The problem of vitamin B6/B12 acne. A contribution on acne medicamentosa (author's transl)].
    MMW, Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift, 1976, Feb-06, Volume: 118, Issue:6

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Dermatitis, Seborrheic; Exanthema; Female; Herpes Zos

1976
[Vitamins B6 and B12 in acne?].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1978, Aug-18, Volume: 103, Issue:33

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Humans; Pyridoxine; Vitamin B 12

1978
Acneiform eruption due to "megadose" vitamins B6 and B12.
    Cutis, 1991, Volume: 48, Issue:2

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Drug Eruptions; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Pyridoxine; Vitamin B 12

1991
[Etiopathogenetic suppositions and modern therapy of acne vulgaris].
    Minerva medica, 1968, Oct-10, Volume: 59, Issue:81

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Diet Therapy; Hexachlorophene; Humans; Pyridoxine; Riboflavin; Sulfur; Vitamin A

1968
[Effect of Lipotate LE 10 on acne vulgaris].
    Hifuka kiyo. Acta dermatologica, 1970, Volume: 65, Issue:1

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Child; Female; Humans; Linoleic Acids; Male; Pyridoxine; Vitamin E

1970
Letter: Pyridoxine therapy for premenstrual acne flare.
    Archives of dermatology, 1974, Volume: 110, Issue:1

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Female; Humans; Menstruation; Pyridoxine

1974