Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Clinical evaluation of photoprotective effect by a topical antioxidants combination (tocopherols and tocotrienols)

Abstract

Background  Vitamin E is among the earliest recognized antioxidants. Recent findings suggested that tocotrienols have superior activity than tocopherols. Moreover, vitamin A is well-known in dermatology for its actions, including the ultraviolet radiation absorbing property.


Objectives  In view of experimental evidence for the photoprotective properties of these antioxidants, we evaluated in 30 patients with photosensitivity, the prophylactic efficacy of a new topical agent, containing tocopherols 10% and tocotrienols 0.3%, compared with retinol, simple vehicle and untreated areas.


Methods  After determination of the minimal UVB erythema dose (MED), two areas of 2 × 2 cm were ...

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