Zinc - Skin Health Benefits
Skin Health Benefits of Zinc
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Many Acne patients (especially adolescents) have low Zinc levels and supplemental Zinc (90 - 135 mg per day) may improve the condition of Acne patients in 75% of cases: [1]
Zinc (applied topically) may alleviate the Inflammation associated with Acne and decreases the excessive production of Sebum that occurs as a result of Acne and which causes the clogging of the skin’s Pores that is associated with Acne. [2]
Generally, improvements in Acne following Zinc therapy do not become apparent until approximately 12 weeks from the commencement of Zinc supplementation.
Zinc supplementation may be a useful therapy for Actinic Keratosis patients. [3]
Recurring Boils may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency and people who suffer from recurrent Boils often respond to 25 - 50 mg supplemental Zinc per day. This level of Zinc supplementation may also prevents future occurrences of Boils. [4]
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