Vitamin B5 Helps Clear Up Acne
Clinical Study Title:
Pantothenic acid deficiency as the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris.
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English Summary: |
The
development of acne is one that is not very well understood.
Many theories suggest that hormones are responsible
for the development of acne, but the exact method
is unclear. This paper examines a new theory on the
development that focuses on vitamin B5. The theory
presented here suggests that a deficiency of the vitamin
B5 can have an influence on the role of hormones and
their functions. That the deficiency of vitamin B5
can be what triggers the development of acne. The
theory also supports the use of a supplement of vitamin
B5 that has been shown to help reduce acne. Vitamin
B5 deficiency is believed to be the root of acne,
and supplementation with vitamin B5 can help to alleviate
acne. |
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Authors:
Leung LH.
Institution:
Department of General Surgery, Hong Kong Central Hospital, Hong
Kong.
Country of Publication:
England
Source:
Medical Hypotheses. 44(6):490-2, 1995 Jun.
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