Tell Patients Not to Replace Their Sunscreen With Niacinamide

July 2015

Patients will ask if B vitamins reduce the risk of skin cancer.

They're hearing about a study that shows a form of vitamin B3...niacinamide or nicotinamide...cuts the risk of skin cancer by 23%.

The theory is that niacinamide may help repair sun-damaged skin...and prevent immune suppression in the skin after sun exposure.

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Table of Contents

Dyslipidemia Suggest Saving Non-Statins for Special Situations
Antipsychotics Discourage Atypical Antipsychotics for Insomnia or Dementia
Diabetes Meds Watch for Ketoacidosis With the "Flozins"
Diabetes Meds Caution About Using Gliptins in Heart Failure Patients
Dermatology Help Patients With Actinic Keratosis Get Appropriate Treatment
Bites & Stings Suggest Cold Compresses or OTC Topicals for Most Bug Bites
Supplements Tell Patients Not to Replace Their Sunscreen With Niacinamide
Probiotics Advise Seperating Some Probiotics From Antibiotics or Antifungals
Contraceptives Help Put IUD Myths to Rest
Rosacea Suggest Rosiver or Finacea for Rosacea When Metronidazole Isn't Enough
Hemorrhoids Don't Be Overly Optimistic About Hemovel for Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C Lean Away From Using Prednisone for Alcoholic Hepatitis