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Baris Sancak1, Zeynep Ozdemir2, Ozan Ozcan3
1Department of Psychiatry, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Atakent Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract:
Melatonin (MLT) is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland according to the circadian rhythm, which is generated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus. The sleep-promoting effect of exogenous MLT is used to treat sleep disorders. The most common side effects reported are headache, somnolence, palpitations, and abdominal pain. Some studies showed dermatological side effects with the use of exogenous MLT, but did not list the specific symptoms. In this article, we describe a case of facial acne occurring after the use of MLT, which is generally known to have protective and healing effects on the skin, and the potential mechanism of this surprising side effect.
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