Hydrogen Therapy Plus Acids for Acne Treatment in Small Trial
Efficacy of Hydrogen Purification and Cosmetic Acids in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Preliminary Report
Research hubs: Skin & Dermatology System
- Evidence type
- Controlled trial (non-randomized) · Human study
- Authors
- Karolina Chilicka, Monika Rusztowicz, Aleksandra M. Rogowska, Renata Szyguła, Binnaz Asanova, Danuta Nowicka
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Year
- 2022
- PMID
- 36362497
- Study Type
- Human
- Participants
- 24
- Delivery
- Water (Electrolysis)
- Dose
- Four treatments at 14-day intervals using H2jet manipulator ejecting alkaline water under pressure
- Duration
- 30 days
- Funding
- No external funding declared
- Conflicts of interest
- None declared
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Cited by
- 25 (OpenAlex, as of November 2026)
- Country
- Poland
TL;DR
A study found that both hydrogen purification and a special mixture of cosmetic acids significantly improved acne and skin oiliness, with the acid treatment showing better results.
Key Finding
A combination of hydrogen purification and cosmetic acids reduced acne and sebum more effectively than hydrogen purification alone in this small study of 24 women with mild acne.
Summary
This small study tested two treatments for mild acne in 24 young women: alkaline water from a hydrogen purification device, and the same device combined with a mixture of cosmetic acids. Both treatments were given four times over two months. Researchers measured skin condition before and after using specialized equipment. Both treatments reduced acne and sebum (oily buildup), but the combination of hydrogen purification and acids worked better than hydrogen purification alone.
Practical Takeaway
While this study suggests combining hydrogen purification with cosmetic acids may help with mild acne, the findings are preliminary—the study was very small, included only women aged 19-21 with mild acne, and lacked important details about long-term results. It's unclear whether these results would apply to other age groups or more severe acne. More research is needed before drawing firm conclusions about effectiveness.
Abstract (excerpt)
Acne and skin lesions that appear in its course deteriorate the quality of life of patients, cause depression and the emergence of suicidal thoughts. Cosmetic treatments can have a positive effect on improving skin condition by cleaning up skin eruptions, thus improving the well-being of affected…