SynthesisPhytotherapy research : PTR2026
Efficacy and Safety of Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil for Acne-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Synthesis in Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder that begins in adolescents and often persists into adulthood, with substantial psychosocial impact. Tea tree oil (TTO) has been explored as a topical treatment for acne, but clinical evidence for its efficacy and safety remain limited and inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes available clinical data to evaluate TTO's therapeutic effects and safety profile in acne management. PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were systematically searched for clinical studies published up to August 2025 that evaluated TTO for acne treatment. Study selection, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessment were independently conducted by trained reviewers. Pooled estimates were calculated using fixed- or random-effects models according to heterogeneity, quantified using the I
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