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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Dans Anglais
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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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Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Pigmentation de la peau
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Hyperpigmentation
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Cosmétiques
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Produits dermatologiques
Limites du sujet:
Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl
Thème du journal:
Pharmacologie
Année:
2020
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
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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