Zinc for Skin Health
Essential trace mineral and cofactor for over 300 enzymes; supports immune cell function, wound healing, and testosterone synthesis, with topical and oral forms used for acne.
The connection
Acne, ageing skin, elasticity, hydration, wound healing, and overall skin appearance.
Also known as: Zinc Picolinate, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Citrate
Zinc × Skin Health: at a glance
Every published result for this pair, extracted and audited.
Zinc / Skin Health: publication years
What this means: Counts describe research quantity, not treatment effectiveness or certainty.
| Category | Publications (count) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Zinc × Skin Health: the evidence base
Hand-selected PubMed studies, linked to the originals.
Ordered by strength of evidence, then result direction.
01Efficacy, Durability, and Safety of Collagen Biostimulators Based on Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) and Calcium Hydroxyapatite (CaHA) in the Face: A Systematic ReviewFerreira ACM, et al. · Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026PMID 41184662 ↗02Dietary patterns, metabolic pathways and metainflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa: a systematic reviewCelik E, et al. · Frontiers in immunology · 2026PMID 42233037 ↗03Effect of nutritional interventions on the psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in women of reproductive age: a systematic review of randomized controlled trialsRobinson J, et al. · Nutrition reviews · 2025PMID 38684926 ↗04Granulomatous Reactions From Microneedling: A Systematic Review of the LiteratureFriedmann DP, et al. · Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] · 2025PMID 39584690 ↗05Effects of Collagen Supplements on Skin Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsMyung SK, et al. · The American journal of medicine · 2025PMID 40324552 ↗06Effects of collagen-based supplements on skin's hydration and elasticity: A systematic review and meta-analysisDanessa G, et al. · Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology · 2025PMID 40826844 ↗Community experiences
Contributors volunteered; this does not establish treatment effectiveness or population incidence.
Reported changes
No publishable community breakdown is available. This does not establish that no reports exist.