Inclusion Criteria:  Newly diagnosed mild and moderate AV patients diagnosed by a dermatologist of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Serum zinc <70 microgram/dl, Age: 11-35 years, Sex: Both male and female  Exclusion Criteria:  Patients receiving topical retinoids within the last two months, Pregnancy and lactation, History of corticosteroids, oral contraceptive pills, zinc, and iron intake, Suffering from active malignancy or any cosmetic induced acne