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Algarin YA, Pulumati A, Jaalouk D, Tan J, Nouri K. The role of vitamins and nutrients in rosacea. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:142. [PMID: 38695936 PMCID: PMC11065919 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-02895-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
Abstract
Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition displaying symptoms like flushing, erythema, papules, and pustules. Oral antibiotics, despite long-term adverse effects, are often used due to topical treatment limitations, underscoring the need for cost-effective choices like dietary modifications. Our review investigates the role of vitamins and minerals in rosacea, and provides evidence-based recommendations for supplementation and topical treatment of these nutrients for rosacea. An online search was performed on PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov from 1998 to 2023. Included studies were summarized and assessed for quality and relevance in rosacea management. Varied outcomes emerged concerning the impact of essential vitamins and minerals on rosacea treatment. Vitamin A derivatives, specifically oral isotretinoin, demonstrated significant efficacy, with a 90% reduction in lesions, complete remission in 24% of patients, and marked improvement in 57% of patients. Vitamin B3 derivatives, such as topical 1-methylnicotinamide 0.25% and NADH 1%, improved symptoms in 76.4% (26/34) and 80% of patients, respectively. Outcomes for vitamin D, vitamin C, and zinc supplementation varied across studies. However, zinc sulfate solution 5% significantly reduced acne rosacea severity for patients with 40% and 60% exhibiting a moderate or good response, respectively. Omega-3 fatty acids showed significant improvement in alleviating xerophthalmia in 64% of patients with ocular rosacea. Vitamins and minerals hold potential in managing rosacea symptoms, offering a safe and cost-effective alternative or adjunctive treatment option. Currently, there are no established recommendations regarding their supplementation for rosacea. Studies assessing serum levels of vitamins and minerals in relation to rosacea are warranted, as this avenue holds potential for future advancements in the field.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yanci A Algarin
- Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO, USA
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Sánchez-Pellicer P, Eguren-Michelena C, García-Gavín J, Llamas-Velasco M, Navarro-Moratalla L, Núñez-Delegido E, Agüera-Santos J, Navarro-López V. Rosacea, microbiome and probiotics: the gut-skin axis. Front Microbiol 2024; 14:1323644. [PMID: 38260914 PMCID: PMC10800857 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1323644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin disease involving diverse symptoms with a variable clinical progress which can severely impact the patient's quality of life as well as their mental health. The pathophysiological model of rosacea involves an unbalanced immune system predisposed to excessive inflammation, in addition to vascular and nervous alterations, being certain cutaneous microorganisms' triggers of the symptoms onset. The gut-skin axis explains a bidirectional interaction between skin and gut microbiota in some inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or rosacea. The introduction and consolidation of the next-generation sequencing in recent years has provided unprecedented information about the microbiome. However, the characterization of the gut and skin microbiota and the impact of the gut-skin axis in patients with rosacea has been little explored, in contrast to other inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis or psoriasis. Furthermore, the clinical evolution of patients with rosacea is not always adequate and it is common for them to present a sustained symptomatology with frequent flare-ups. In this context, probiotic supplementation could improve the clinical evolution of these patients as happens in other pathologies. Through this review we aim to establish and compile the basics and directions of current knowledge to understand the mechanisms by which the microbiome influences the pathogenesis of rosacea, and how modulation of the skin and gut microbiota could benefit these patients.
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- Pedro Sánchez-Pellicer
- MiBioPath Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Guadalupe, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- MiBioPath Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Guadalupe, Spain
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- MiBioPath Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Guadalupe, Spain
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- MiBioPath Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Guadalupe, Spain
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- MiBioPath Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Guadalupe, Spain
- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Vinalopó-Fisabio, Elche, Spain
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Mao R, Zhou G, Jing D, Liu H, Shen M, Li J. Vitamin D Status, Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms, and the Risk of Incident Rosacea: Insights from Mendelian Randomization and Cohort Study in the UK Biobank. Nutrients 2023; 15:3803. [PMID: 37686836 PMCID: PMC10489658 DOI: 10.3390/nu15173803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous cross-sectional studies have failed to definitively establish a causal relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentrations and the onset of rosacea. OBJECTIVE To investigate the potential association between serum 25OHD levels, vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms, and the risk of developing incident rosacea. METHODS This cross-sectional population-based cohort study utilizing 370,209 individuals from the UK Biobank. Cox proportional hazard regression models and two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses were applied to explore the causative relationship between 25OHD and incident rosacea. RESULTS Our findings revealed that elevated levels of serum 25OHD were inversely correlated with the risk of incident rosacea. Specifically, compared to participants with 25OHD levels below 25 nmol/L, the multivariate-adjusted HR for incident rosacea was 0.81 (95% CI: 0.70, 0.94) in those with 25OHD levels exceeding 50 nmol/L. Further, in comparison to individuals with serum 25OHD less than 25 nmol/L and the rs731236 (TaqI) AA allele, those with serum 25OHD higher than 75 nmol/L and the TaqI GG allele had a multivariate-adjusted HR of 0.51 (95% CI 0.32 to 0.81) for developing rosacea. Results from the MR study supported a significant association, with each standard deviation increase in serum 25OHD concentrations correlating to a 23% reduced risk of rosacea (HR = 0.77, 95% CI: 0.63, 0.93). CONCLUSIONS The findings of this cohort study indicate an inverse association between increased concentrations of serum 25OHD and the risk of developing incident rosacea. While our results highlight the potential protective role of vitamin D, the definitive efficacy of vitamin D supplementation as a preventive strategy against rosacea requires further investigation.
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- Rui Mao
- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China; (R.M.); (G.Z.); (D.J.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Aging Biology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China; (R.M.); (G.Z.); (D.J.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China; (R.M.); (G.Z.); (D.J.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China; (R.M.); (G.Z.); (D.J.)
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Changsha 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Changsha 410008, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China; (R.M.); (G.Z.); (D.J.)
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Changsha 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Changsha 410008, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha 410008, China
- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China; (R.M.); (G.Z.); (D.J.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Aging Biology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410017, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha 410008, China
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Chen C, Wang P, Zhang L, Liu X, Zhang H, Cao Y, Wang X, Zeng Q. Exploring the Pathogenesis and Mechanism-Targeted Treatments of Rosacea: Previous Understanding and Updates. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2153. [PMID: 37626650 PMCID: PMC10452301 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent erythema, flushing, telangiectasia, papules, pustules, and phymatous changes in the central area of the face. Patients with this condition often experience a significant negative impact on their quality of life, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Despite its prevalence, the pathogenesis of rosacea is not yet fully understood. Recent research advances are reshaping our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of rosacea, and treatment options based on the pathophysiological perspective hold promise to improve patient outcomes and reduce incidence. In this comprehensive review, we investigate the pathogenesis of rosacea in depth, with a focus on emerging and novel mechanisms, and provide an up-to-date overview of therapeutic strategies that target the diverse pathogenic mechanisms of rosacea. Lastly, we discuss potential future research directions aimed at enhancing our understanding of the condition and developing effective treatments.
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, China
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Ilhan C. Retrospective investigation of peripheric blood sampling in pediatric chalazion patients. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 41:1241-1245. [PMID: 33389367 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-020-01680-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare serum thyroid hormone, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, folic acid, and ferritin levels between pediatric chalazion patients and healthy children. METHODS Under 18-year-old chalazion patients and age- and sex-matched healthy controls were included into this retrospective case-control study. The peripheric blood sampling results obtained within six months from ophthalmological examination were investigated for statistical analysis. Free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), vitamin B12, vitamin D3, folic acid, and ferritin levels of the chalazion and control groups were compared. RESULTS The male-to-female ratio was 8/28 in the chalazion group and 22/48 in the control group (p > 0.05). The mean age was 13.891 ± 3.924 years (3-17) and 12.346 ± 3.963 years (4-17) in the groups, respectively (p > 0.05). The mean time between ophthalmological examination and peripheric blood sampling was 3.012 ± 2.201 months (0-6) and 2.092 ± 1.906 months (0-6) in the groups, respectively (p > 0.05). The mean value of ferritin was 18.641 ± 8.971 μg/L (5.900-38.600) in the chalazion group and 35.455 ± 24.561 μg/L (11.850-106.100) in the control group (p = 0.019). The mean values of FT3, FT4, TSH, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, and folic acid levels were similar between the groups (p > 0.05 for all). CONCLUSION This study reports that pediatric chalazion patients have lower serum ferritin level than healthy children.
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- Cagri Ilhan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hatay State Hospital, Ekinci Mah. Cevreyolu Cad. Royals Park 13/1 No: 23, Antakya, Hatay, Turkey.
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Ferrer-Suay S, Alonso-Iglesias E, Tortajada-Girbés M, Carrasco-Luna J, Codoñer-Franch P. Vitamin D receptor gene ApaI and FokI polymorphisms and its association with inflammation and oxidative stress in vitamin D sufficient Caucasian Spanish children. Transl Pediatr 2021; 10:103-111. [PMID: 33633942 PMCID: PMC7882298 DOI: 10.21037/tp-20-198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin D has gone from being just one vitamin to being an important prohormone with multiple effects on different tissue types. The mechanism of action of the active form or calcitriol is mediated by the intracellular vitamin D receptor (VDR). The interaction of the VDR with calcitriol modulates the expression of target genes involved in cell proliferation and cytokine production. Several studies have explored the effects of vitamin D deficiency in inflammatory disorders. Furthermore, some mutations in the VDR can affect its functionality. The focus of this study was to explore associations between VDR single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in vitamin D sufficient children. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study of a Caucasian Spanish population including 155 healthy children (87 males, 68 females) aged 10 to 14 years. FokI, ApaI and TaqI SNPs of the VDR gene were genotyped. Routine biochemistry, serum levels of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, interferon-γ, 8-isoprostaglandin F2α and nitrates were determined. RESULTS The homozygous major allele AA in the FokI SNP was associated with increased levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in a recessive inheritance mode (P=0.025). The minor allele A of ApaI was significantly associated with decreased serum tumor necrosis factor-α and 8-isoprostaglandin F2α in an additive mode (P=0.016 and P=0.020 respectively). No significant associations were observed between the TaqI SNP and any of the parameters evaluated. Haplotype analysis confirmed the significance of the relationships between ApaI and FokI SNPs and parameters associated with inflammation and oxidative stress. CONCLUSIONS Genetic variations of VDR are associated with subtle changes in metabolic, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers. These results may provide a better understanding of the relationships between vitamin D and these clinical parameters.
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- Sara Ferrer-Suay
- Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.,Service of Pediatrics, University Hospital Doctor Peset, Foundation for Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.,Department of Experimental Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.,Service of Pediatrics, University Hospital Doctor Peset, Foundation for Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
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Ilhan C. Serum Levels of Thyroid Hormone, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid, and Ferritin in Chalazion. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2020; 30:776-780. [PMID: 33054475 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2020.1828490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare serum thyroid hormone, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, folic acid, and ferritin levels between chalazion patients and control. METHODS 18-65-year-old chalazion patients and controls were included. The peripheric blood sampling results were investigated. Free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), vitamin B12, vitamin D3, folic acid, and ferritin levels of chalazion and control groups were compared. RESULTS The male-to-female ratio was 41/107 in chalazion group and 52/106 in control group (p > .05).The mean age was 37.123 ± 13.252 years (18-65) and 39.912 ± 13.747 years (18-65) in the groups, respectively (p > .05).The mean value of vitamin B12 was 304.894 ± 131.592 pg/mL (122.700-985.300) in chalazion group and 353.200 ± 184.341 pg/mL (134.800-1127.000) in control group (p = .038).The mean values of FT3, FT4, TSH, vitamin D3, folic acid, and ferritin levels were similar between the groups (p > .05 for all). CONCLUSION This study reports that chalazion patients have less serum vitamin B12 level than healthy subjects.
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- Cagri Ilhan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hatay State Hospital, Hatay, Turkey
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Ozturk M, An I. Do blood groups play a role in etiology of rosacea? J Cosmet Dermatol 2019; 19:400-403. [DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Revised: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Murat Ozturk
- Department of Dermatology Van Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Van Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital Sanliurfa Turkey
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