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ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2026

Therapeutic Potential of Isoniazid in Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Review.

Shuokai Zhang, Yi Tang, Jiamin Wen, Jiaqi Song, Wenchen Gong, Ting Chen

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Review in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 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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6 authors.

Shuokai ZhangDepartment of Dermatology, Tiantai People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Tiantai, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0005-3911-0295
Yi TangDepartment of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-1738-5811
Jiamin WenDepartment of Dermatology, Tiantai People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Tiantai, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-2341-7215
Jiaqi SongSchool of Public Health, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Wenchen GongSchool of Public Health, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Ting ChenDepartment of Dermatology, Tiantai People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Tiantai, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Isoniazid (INH), a well-established anti-tuberculosis agent, has recently gained increasing interest because of its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. This review is intended to summarize the mechanistic basis of INH in inflammatory skin disorders and to assess its potential clinical applicability. However, most evidence discussed here derives from preclinical studies and remains largely hypothesis-generating. Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed in the CNKI and PubMed databases. Results: The anti-inflammatory activity of INH is mediated through several pathways, including regulation of the ROS-PPARγ-NF-κB/AP-1 axis, suppression of NLRP3 inflammasome activation, and modulation of the Th1/Th2 balance. Therapeutic potential has been observed in conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, and rosacea, particularly among patients with latent tuberculosis infection or those undergoing biologic therapy, supporting its dual "anti-inflammatory-antituberculosis" value. Conclusion: INH demonstrates a multi-target mode of action and distinct dual clinical advantages in the management of inflammatory skin diseases, rendering it especially relevant for resource-constrained settings and selected patient populations. Additional clinical investigations remain necessary to determine the optimal treatment strategy and to further establish its safety profile. However, clinical evidence remains limited and further prospective studies are needed.

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atopic dermatitisIL-1βinflammatory skin diseasesisoniazidTh1/Th2 balance

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PMID42761661
PMCPMC13588107

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