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ReviewJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol in Skin Conditions.

Maria C Redmond, David P Finn

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Review in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Maria C RedmondPharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Galway, Galway City, Ireland.
David P FinnPharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Galway, Galway City, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6186-621X

Funding

Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund 13/RC/2073-P2Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme GOIPG/2023/2741
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDermatological disorders can have a negative impact on quality of life. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a phytocannabinoid found in the Cannabis sativa L. plant. It has multiple molecular targets, many of which are expressed in the skin, and may have therapeutic potential in several skin conditions.

aimsThis review aims to provide an overview of preclinical and clinical studies of CBD in dermatological disorders.

methodsLiterature searches were conducted using databases including PubMed and Google Scholar using the search terms: ('cannabidiol' OR 'CBD') AND 'skin', 'acne', 'psoriasis', 'dermatitis', and 'wound healing'. Studies were included if they were original research articles focused on CBD and skin conditions.

resultsPreclinical evidence suggests that CBD may have therapeutic potential for the treatment of a variety of skin conditions, while evidence for skin moisturizing properties suggests possible cosmetic benefits. To date, there is limited clinical evidence that CBD may be beneficial in the treatment of acne, dermatitis, and psoriasis, as well as for cosmetic purposes including improving skin hydration, elasticity, and protection against skin aging.

conclusionsThere is some evidence indicating the therapeutic potential of CBD for a variety of skin conditions, including acne, dermatitis, and psoriasis, and possible utility for cosmetic purposes. Several clinical trials involving the topical application of CBD for skin conditions are currently ongoing, and the results of these trials will be important in determining the therapeutic potential of CBD.

Indexed as

CannabidiolDermatologic AgentsSkin DiseasesAcne VulgarisAnimalsHumansSkinWound HealingCannabidiolDermatologic Agentsacneanti‐inflammatoryCannabidiolcosmeticspsoriasisskin diseases

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PMID41178006
PMCPMC12580548

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