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A recent study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology suggests omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may be a beneficial adjunct therapy for patients with mild to moderate acne. The research, conducted by Dr. Anne Guertler and colleagues at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, found that patients following a plant-focused Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 supplements for 16 weeks reported improvements in skin appearance and quality of life.

Key Points:

• 98.3% of study participants showed an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency at baseline
• Mean HS-omega 3 index increased from 4.9% at baseline to 8.3% after 16 weeks of intervention
• 79.2% of patients reported improvement in acne severity
• Both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions improved according to dermatologic evaluation
• Patients with more severe acne (papulopustulosa) showed greater quality of life improvements
• Participants reduced dairy consumption during the study period
• Authors suggest omega-3 supplementation as a potential low-cost, adjuvant treatment for acne

“Lifestyle interventions, including dietary recommendations, should not be considered in opposition to prescription medications, but rather as a valuable adjunct to any modern acne treatment plan.”
– Dr. Anne Guertler, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

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