Nicotinamide: Mechanism of action and indications in dermatology.

The article offers information on nicotinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, the pyridine 3 carboxylic acid amide form of niacin. It discusses nicotinamide's metabolism, biological effects, uses in dermatological disorders, role in atopic dermatitis and in autoimmune skin disorders, antiageing effect, anticarcinogenic and photoprotective effect, and so on.