Profile of depigmenting cosmetics and dermatological products on the market
Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl
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41: [11], 01/01/2020. graf, tab, ilus
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
The skin is the largest and most exposed organ of the human body, therefore subject to diseases and alteration of its appearance. Among these alterations, the cutaneous hyperchromia may be cited. Currently, the market offers numerous products with depigmenting action to the treatment of such disorders. The aim of this work was to analyze depigmenting products commercialized in establishments in the city of Bento Gonçalves (RS, Brazil) and websites of cosmetic companies. It was found 45 products with depigmenting action and, from these, 59 different active agents were identified. The main active compounds found were kojic acid, arbutin, ascorbic acid, hydroquinone and glycolic acid. Another observed data was that in 78% of the studied products the active substances were being used in combination. The most used vehicles were also studied as a reference to the use of sunscreen in the treatment of cutaneous hyperchromia. The present work had identified in the market a variety of products with depigmentation action and, because of this, it aims to serve as a reference to the healthcare professionals, especially at the prescribing moment, looking for the best results, with regards to treatment efficiency and safety.(AU)
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Asunto principal:
Pigmentación de la Piel
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Hiperpigmentación
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Cosméticos
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Fármacos Dermatológicos
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl
Asunto de la revista:
Farmacología
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Centro Universitário da Serra Gaúcha (FSG)/BR
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Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS)/BR
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Faculdade de Farmácia/BR
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)/BR
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