title: Antioxidants in dermatology.
abstract: Antioxidants neutralize free radicals produced by various environmental insults such as ultraviolet radiation, cigarette smoke and air pollutants, thereby preventing cellular damage. The role of oxidative stress and antioxidants is known in diseases like obesity, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Herein we discuss the effects of oxidative stress on the skin and role of antioxidants in dermatology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Goa Medical College, Goa, India.
authors.forename: Varadraj V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Goa Medical College, Goa, India.
authors.forename: Pankaj
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shukla
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Naveen Narayanshetty
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Kikkeri
keywords: Antioxidants; free radicals; oxidative stress