Hello! I Read That There Are Studies Showing That Niacinomide

Posted on Thu, 13 Jun 2019

Question: Hello! I read that there are studies showing that niacinomide can possibly help reduce the occurrence of sebborheic keratoses and some skin cancers. I was wondering if you feel that it has that benefit and if so, do you recommend a dosage of 500 mg daily, or more? Thank you!!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nicotinamide is beneficial in reducing skin cancer and seborrhoic keratoses

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query.
Nicotinamide is beneficial in reducing the occurrence of actinic keratoses, seborrhoic keratoses and skin cancers.
I would recommend you to take Nicotinamide 500 mg once daily.
That should be sufficient.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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