Is it safe to take Vitamin A and D3 to manage acne?

This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I would like to ask for a consultation for my supplementary intake. I am starting today to intake Vitamin A (Retinyl palmitate 3000 mcg, 10000 IU) and Vitamin D3 (25 mcg, 1000 IU) once daily. I am taking it because of its skin benefits since I am struggling with acne, but generally, the effect that it will have on my overall health. Is this safe to do?

Please advise.

Thank you.

Answered by Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for asking a question.

As you have mentioned you are taking Vitamin A and D3, it is good for the skin and you can continue taking it. But at the age of 19 years, which is teenage, there will be many endocrinal hormonal changes will happen. So first you must accept this and we can go ahead with other ways that I am prescribing.

Take a lot of water in a day very frequently as water will clean and give nutrition to the skin. Avoid any oily foods, as acne is an infection of oily glands around the face so when you avoid taking oily food it will heal faster. Avoid very spicy food for at least 15 days. Otherwise, the medicines that you are taking that is good. Do some yoga pranayam every day. Learn the powerful breathing technique Sudarshan Kriya.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At July 28, 2020
Reviewed At October 21, 2024

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani
Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani

Physiotherapy

Consult this doctor

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
Listen to related tracks in our music library

Related Questions

Is my chest pain due to vitamin D3 deficiency?

Acne vulgaris, a Social Problem.

What is the reason for repeated mouth ulcer in a child?

Acne - Causes, Types, Home Remedies and Treatment Strategy

How to get rid of extremely pigmented underarms and thinning hair?

Will sensitiveness to Tryptophan and Vitamin D3 pass with time?

Read answers about:

acnevitamin avitamin d

Ask your health query to a Wellness Expert online

Dermatology

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.