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  • No centralized database exists for acne supplements.
  • An overview of online acne supplements was conducted, focusing on safety.
  • This study addresses the lack of comprehensive data on acne treatment products.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the number of acne supplements available online.
  • To analyze the formulations, ingredients, and marketing strategies of these products.
  • To assess the safety profile of acne supplements.

Main Methods:

  • An online search was performed between March and May 2020.
  • Products were identified using keywords such as "whitehead", "blackhead", or "acne".
  • Data were extracted from product websites, packaging, and Supplement Facts labels.

Main Results:

  • 49 acne supplement products were identified, containing 146 unique ingredients.
  • Ingredients included vitamins, minerals, botanical extracts, and microbial strains.
  • Only 4.1% of products underwent third-party testing.

Conclusions:

  • Significant safety concerns exist for online acne supplements, including lack of warning labels and potential teratogenicity.
  • High levels of vitamins and minerals, alongside inadequate third-party testing, raise further concerns.
  • Physicians must educate patients about the potential risks associated with these supplements due to limited regulatory oversight.