Use of nicotinamide in dermatology

E Forbat; F Al-Niaimi; F R Ali

doi:10.1111/ced.13021

Use of nicotinamide in dermatology

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2017 Mar;42(2):137-144. doi: 10.1111/ced.13021. Epub 2017 Jan 4.

Authors

E Forbat¹, F Al-Niaimi², F R Ali²

Affiliations

¹ King Edward VII Hospital, London, UK.
² Dermatological Surgery and Laser Unit, St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.

PMID: 28052374
DOI: 10.1111/ced.13021

Abstract

Nicotinamide (niacinamide) is the water-soluble, amide form of vitamin B3. We review the evidence underlying the use of nicotinamide for various dermatological indications, including nonmelanoma cancer prophylaxis, blistering disorders, acne vulgaris and cosmetic indications, and speculate upon its future role in dermatological practice.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy
Dermatitis, Atopic / drug therapy
Humans
Niacinamide / therapeutic use*
Pigmentation Disorders / drug therapy
Pruritus / drug therapy
Skin Diseases / drug therapy*
Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / drug therapy
Skin Neoplasms / prevention & control*
Vitamin B Complex / therapeutic use*

Substances

Vitamin B Complex
Niacinamide