González, S

Topical or oral administration with an extract of Polypodium leucotomos prevents acute sunburn and psoralen-induced phototoxic reactions as well as depletion of Langerhans cells in human skin. [electronic resource] - Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine - 50-60 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

0905-4383

10.1111/j.1600-0781.1997.tb00108.x doi


5-Methoxypsoralen
Adjuvants, Immunologic--therapeutic use
Administration, Cutaneous
Administration, Oral
Adolescent
Adult
Antigens, CD1--analysis
Antioxidants--therapeutic use
Dermatitis, Phototoxic--prevention & control
Female
Furocoumarins--adverse effects
Humans
Immune Tolerance--drug effects
Langerhans Cells--drug effects
Male
Methoxsalen--adverse effects
Middle Aged
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced--etiology
Photochemotherapy
Photosensitizing Agents--adverse effects
Plant Extracts--therapeutic use
Plants, Medicinal
Radiation Dosage
Radiation-Protective Agents--therapeutic use
Skin--cytology
Skin Aging--drug effects
Skin Neoplasms--etiology
Skin Pigmentation--drug effects
Sunburn--prevention & control
Sunscreening Agents--therapeutic use
Ultraviolet Rays--adverse effects
Vitiligo--drug therapy