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Medicines nicotinamideQuestion & answer

nicotinamide · Medicine question

How does nicotinamide help inflammatory acne?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Nicotinamide’s beneficial effects on inflammatory acne are considered to be related to its significant anti-inflammatory activity.

Sources for this answer

Freederm GelDiomed Developments Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 5Document updated 7 December 2017

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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