Ultraviolet damage mostly comes from the generation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) The enzymes responsible for the synthesis of ROS (oxygen singulets, O2. and 1O2) are Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Catalase. They are present in higher quantities in in the Stratum Corneum (SC) than in the lower epidermis and dermis Carbonylated Proteins (CP) are the…
Not all consumers developed white blotching after applying rhododendrol (rhododenol)-containing products All treatment areas didn’t necessarily develop white blotchingThe authors performed cell cultures on normal human melanocytes Results high doses (1500micromol and 3000micromol) had a cytotoxic effect apoptosis was observed at 3000micromol (through activation of caspase 3) low doses of 300-900micromol inhibited melanogenesis (downregulation of…
Rhododenol (Rhododendrol) is phenolic compound known to induce leucoderma. Another similar compound causing this is hydroquinone monomethyl ether The authors did a study in human melanoma B16f10 cells: Rhododenol 4, 4-hydroxyphenyl (R44HPB) 2-butanol increased The ROS (Radical Oxygen Species) H2O2 in B16f10cells The increase in the ROS H2O2 occurs when R44HPB is oxydized into quinone-tyrosinase.…
This study suggests an objective way to follow-up of rhododenol-induced vitiligo by skin absorption spectrum analysis A word on Rhododenol (Rhododendrol): Rhododendrol (Rhododenol) is is derived from the white birch tree it inhibits tyrosinase activity and melanin synthesis Vitiligo-like lesions were observed and in march 2014, 14000 cases were reported in Japan alone In this…
Rhododendrol (Rhododenol, RD) created a big problem in Japan, when 14000 induced cases of vitiligo-like lesions were reported. It is known that Rhodoendol is cytoxic against melanocytes in a Tyrosinase dependent way cytotoxicity The authors suggest a new mouse model for the study of this effect: hk14-scf/HRM Tg Mice become albino (fully depigmented) through suppression…
The phenolic compound phloretin: is a member of dihydrochalcones is found in apples and apple juice Phloretin 3,3 disulfonate (P33D) is obtained after its sulfonation with sulfuric acid Pure concentrated Phloretin sodium sulfonate was added to Human Cell cultures which were irradiated with UVB 20 mJ/cm2 Results show that reduced amounts of P33D were found…
In early 20th century Europe, it was considered a mark of “low-class”, as it was assimilated with outdoor professional activities. It is quite fashionable to tan in Western societies (Europe and North America), but is definitely not fashionable in Asia. Tanning is a process induced by ultraviolet light and is a protective mechanism to shield…
The excimer laser is a 308nm device used in the treatment of localized lesions of psoriasis and vitiligo. In this study done on mice (“dry skin model”), atopic dermatitis (AD) was induced with application of “dermatphagoides farina body” ointment in shaved area twice a week for 3 weeks ANTIHYPERINNERVATION. Results after one excimer session show:…
Atopic Dermatitis (AD), beyond filaggrin mutations is better understood, but still remains (at the time of publication) full of gaps. pH alterations in AD are a matter of debate, but they do have an effect on its symptoms (itching) and appearance. This study shows molecular as well as physical alterations in AD. KLK5 can catalyze…
Alopecia Areata (AA) is an inflammatory cause of non-scarring alopecia which carries a lifetime risk 1.7% Treatment options now available include, topical and intralesional steroids, Diphencyprone (DCP), oral steroids (in pulse dose) Genetics is poorly understood: innate and adaptive immunity The cause of the infiltrate of T cells at the base of hair follicles is…
