Serum Ferritin Levels Amongst Individuals With Acne

January 2025 in “ International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences ”

Ouissal Essadeq, Hyba Taounza, Narjess Er-rachdy, Anas Ahmed Mountassir, Laïla Benzekri

serum ferritin acne vulgaris iron status micronutrient levels

TLDR People with acne tend to have lower iron levels.

This study explores the relationship between serum ferritin levels and acne vulgaris, involving 70 acne patients and 70 matched controls. It found that individuals with acne had significantly lower median serum ferritin levels (19.0 ng/mL) compared to healthy controls (30.4 ng/mL). Additionally, 55.7% of acne patients showed ferritin deficiency (≤20 ng/mL), with 21.4% having very low levels. These findings suggest a potential link between iron status and acne, highlighting the importance of considering micronutrient levels in acne pathogenesis.

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