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. 2013 Apr;4(2):143-6.
doi: 10.4103/2229-5178.110593.

Vitamin C in dermatology

Pumori Saokar Telang  1
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Vitamin C in dermatology

Pumori Saokar Telang. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant drug that can be used topically in dermatology to treat and prevent changes associated with photoageing. It can also be used for the treatment of hyperpigmentation. Because it is unstable and difficult to deliver into the dermis in the optimum dosage, research is being directed to find stable compounds of Vitamin C and newer methods of delivery of Vitamin C into the dermis.

Keywords: Collagen synthesis; L–ascorbic acid; Vitamin C; depigmentation; drug formulations; photo-ageing.

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