Medical Labs and Health

Recent medical studies link acne with some vitamin deficiencies: “We found that concentrations of vitamin A in plasma (blood) from patients with acne were significantly lower than the control group (336.5 vs. 418.1 g / L, respectively) P = 0.007. We also found that concentrations of vitamin E in plasma of patients with acne were significantly lower than the control group (5.4 vs. 5.9 mg / L) P = 0.05. Furthermore, we found a strong relationship between decreased levels of vitamin A in plasma and increased the severity of acne conditions. Patients with severe acne had concentrations of vitamins A and E in plasma significantly lower than those with lower acne grade and received health checks for their age.”

Some types of acne may be related to deficiencies of vitamins A and E.
Acne is the scourge of adolescence. For most it is something embarrassing and annoying that appears at the most inopportune time of their lives. But for others it may represent something more severe physical and emotional scars will.

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