Vitamin C-iontophoresis in Melasma / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 285-291, 2001.
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en Coreano
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
An inhibitory effect of ascorbic acid(AsA) on melanogenesis has been described. Iontophoresis is emerging technologies capable of enhancing drug penetration through stratum corneum, the principal barrier to percutaneous absorption.OBJECTIVE:
Our purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of vitamin C-iontophoresis in patients of melasma.METHODS:
The treatment was performed twice weekly in 15 volunteer patients for a period of 6 weeks by application of vitamin C under a constant direct current of 0.4-0.8A for 15minutes. Clinical evaluations using the Melasma Area and Severity Index(MASI) and bioengineering measurement using Chromameter CR 300(R) were taken before and after treatment.RESULTS:
Decreased MASI and light reflectance were noted at the end of 6 weeks, significant clinical improvement in the melasma was seen compared to before treatment.CONCLUSION:
Vitamin C-iontophoresis is an effective, noninvasive treatment of melasma without significant side-effects.
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Asunto principal:
Ácido Ascórbico
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Absorción Cutánea
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Vitaminas
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Voluntarios
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Iontoforesis
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Bioingeniería
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Melanosis
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Año:
2001
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