China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2017, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (7): 444-448.

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Zinc in the treatment of dermatosis

CHEN Nian, CHENG Qionghui, LEI xia, WU Jinjin.   

  1. Department of Dermatology,Institute of Surgery Research,Daping Hospital,Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
  • Online:2017-07-15 Published:2018-12-03
  • Contact: CHENG Qionghui, E-mail: chengqionghui726@sina.com

Abstract: Zinc is effective in the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses (acne vulgaris, rosacea), infections (leishmaniasis, warts), pigmentary disorders (melasma) and skin cancers. The therapeutic effect depends on the method and the type of zinc salt.

Key words: zinc, dermatosis, therapy