title: An oral approach to the treatment of photodamaged skin: a pilot study.
abstract: In recent publications much attention has focused on skin changes as a consequence of ageing. During life many internal and external factors have an influence on the condition of the skin but ultraviolet radiation seems to be a major factor in both benign and malignant alterations. To retard the deterioration process, more than cosmetic concern is necessary. In a pilot study, a fish protein product is shown to have the capacity to ameliorate, both objectively and subjectively, the symptoms of photo-aged skin. Recommendations are made for further evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Academic Hospital Rotterdam-Dijkzigt, Netherlands.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Heule
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004548:Elasticity; D005260:Female; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011506:Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena
chemical_list: D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; C070172:Imedeen; D011506:Proteins