Dihydroxyacetone naphthoquinone protection against photosensitivity.
30 patients with multiple types of sunlight sensitivity were treated successfully with DHA/lawsone sunscreen. This sunscreen was able to protect all patients even though their photosensitivities were in different parts of the ultraviolet and visible spectrum. About 80% of the patients experienced sufficient protection during the summer months to lead a virtually normal life-style while participating in all kinds of outdoor activities.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004098:Dihydroxyacetone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D009285:Naphthoquinones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014306:Trioses / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D009285:Naphthoquinones; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; D014306:Trioses; D004098:Dihydroxyacetone