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  • Biochemistry
  • Dermatology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, has a historical medicinal use.
  • It is recognized for its role in nutrition and as a skin brightening agent.
  • Niacin exists in physiologically active forms like nicotinic acid and niacinamide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of niacin as an adjunctive treatment for COVID-19.
  • To investigate niacin's role in mitigating skin damage from blue light exposure.
  • To review niacin's diverse applications in treating various skin conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical medicinal use, particularly for pellagra treatment.
  • Analysis of recent studies on niacin's effects on skin conditions.
  • Exploration of niacinamide's potential in managing COVID-19 and blue light-induced skin stress.

Main Results:

  • Niacin demonstrated efficacy in treating pellagra historically.
  • Topical niacin is effective for acne, hyperpigmentation, and enhancing sphingolipid synthesis.
  • Niacin may moderate photoimmunosuppression and protect skin from blue light.

Conclusions:

  • Niacin (vitamin B3) offers significant dermatological benefits, including anti-acne and skin brightening effects.
  • Niacinamide shows potential as an adjunctive therapy for COVID-19.
  • Further research is warranted for niacin's role in mitigating blue light damage and other skin concerns.