topicZinc Supplementation Acne Meta-Analysis
claimDuring pregnancy, zinc supplementation is frequently recommended to enhance maternal immunity, reduce the risk of infections, and support overall gestational health ().
evidence level3
citationMugundan Uma Maheshwari (2026)
sourceCould excessive zinc supplementation during pregnancy cause menkes disease? A hypothesis worth investigating
topicZinc Supplementation Acne Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, direct clinical evidence remains limited, with only a small number of studies in pregnant women demonstrating an inverse relationship between zinc supplementation and copper status and no large-scale epidemiological data linking this interaction to neonatal outcomes.
evidence level3
citationMugundan Uma Maheshwari (2026)
sourceCould excessive zinc supplementation during pregnancy cause menkes disease? A hypothesis worth investigating
topicZinc Supplementation Acne Meta-Analysis
claimAs a result, excessive zinc consumption can indirectly cause copper deficiency even if copper intake remains adequate, which is depicted in.
evidence level3
citationMugundan Uma Maheshwari (2026)
sourceCould excessive zinc supplementation during pregnancy cause menkes disease? A hypothesis worth investigating
topicZinc Supplementation Acne Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 Menkes disease (MD) is a rare X-linked recessive neurodegenerative disorder caused by mutations in the ATP7A gene, which encodes a critical copper-transporting ATPase involved in cellular copper efflux and distribution.
evidence level3
citationMugundan Uma Maheshwari (2026)
sourceCould excessive zinc supplementation during pregnancy cause menkes disease? A hypothesis worth investigating
topicZinc Supplementation Acne Meta-Analysis
claimThese treatments show varying degrees of efficacy and improved safety profiles, but most lack head-to-head comparisons with isotretinoin.
evidence level4
citationTommasino N (2026)
sourceBeyond Isotretinoin: A Narrative Review of Emerging Systemic Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Acne.
topicZinc Supplementation Acne Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion Several systemic options beyond isotretinoin have emerged, showing potential in specific subgroups or as adjunctive therapies.
evidence level4
citationTommasino N (2026)
sourceBeyond Isotretinoin: A Narrative Review of Emerging Systemic Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Acne.
topicZinc Supplementation Acne Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, further large-scale comparative studies are needed to define their roles within evidence-based acne management algorithms.
evidence level4
citationTommasino N (2026)
sourceBeyond Isotretinoin: A Narrative Review of Emerging Systemic Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Acne.
topicZinc Supplementation Acne Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory skin disorder with significant psychosocial impact.
evidence level4
citationTommasino N (2026)
sourceBeyond Isotretinoin: A Narrative Review of Emerging Systemic Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Acne.