International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Research Paper | Medical Science | Dominica | Volume 10 Issue 2, February 2021


High Dose Vitamin A Cures Severe Acne Vulgaris

Walter P. Drake N.D.


Abstract: In this single patient clinical trial of high dose Vitamin A in a 14 year old patient with severe acne vulgaris, it was found that a four month course of 200, 000 IU Vitamin A, equivalent to 60 mg/day, completely eradicated the condition, was safe and cost effective, and resulted in no relapse at 6 month post-treatment follow-up.


Keywords: Vitamin A, Acne vulgaris, isotretinoin, cystic acne, high dose Retinol, recalcitrant nodular acne, high-dose Vitamin A, non-toxicity of Vitamin A


Edition: Volume 10 Issue 2, February 2021,


Pages: 687 - 691


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Walter P. Drake N.D., "High Dose Vitamin A Cures Severe Acne Vulgaris", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 10 Issue 2, February 2021, pp. 687-691, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=SR21211112740

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