High-chromium yeast for acne?

Med Hypotheses. 1984 Jul;14(3):307-10. doi: 10.1016/0306-9877(87)90134-4.

Abstract

Many dermatologists have reported that insulin and tolbutamide are therapeutically effective in acne. This rationalizes a recent observation that high-chromium yeast appears to have value as an acne treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Chromium / therapeutic use*
  • Fatty Acids, Essential / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Insulin / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Tolbutamide / therapeutic use
  • Yeasts*

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Essential
  • Insulin
  • Chromium
  • Tolbutamide