| Alpha-hydroxy acids: unapproved uses or indications. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15133393 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Alpha-hydroxy acids have been used for rejuvenation since ancient times, and now there are several on the market. Depending on the concentration, some have been shown to be effective as peeling agents and for rejuvenation. Glycolic acid and lactic acid are the alpha-hydroxy acids most frequently used in cosmetics, although there are many others used in combination. Some of the most striking advances in dermatology have followed the off-label use of drugs, which is widespread and unavoidable, but a well founded scientific approach to an individual patient's pathology must be emphasized as the number of products, regimens, and adjuncts increases exponentially in the cosmetic field. In this article the authors review some unapproved uses of alpha-hydroxy acids. More published data on the scientific value of these off-label indications that proves whether they are effective or not is needed. |
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Authors:
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Marcia Ramos-e-Silva; Maria Cristina Ribeiro de Castro; Sueli Coelho da Silva Carneiro; W Clark Lambert |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Skinmed Volume: 3 ISSN: 1540-9740 ISO Abbreviation: Skinmed Publication Date: 2004 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-05-10 Completed Date: 2004-07-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101168327 Medline TA: Skinmed Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 141-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Sector of Dermatology, HUCFF and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ramos.e.silva@dermato.med.br |
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Humans Hydroxy Acids / adverse effects, pharmacology* Keratolytic Agents / adverse effects, pharmacology* |
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0/Hydroxy Acids; 0/Keratolytic Agents |
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