Research — skin concerns

Research Summary Sun protection products have been used to mitigate the harmful effects of Ultra Violet (UV) sun rays for centuries. These products protect against sunlight-induced erythema, with their level of performance indicated by the sun protection factor (SPF). The present investigation was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of different concentrations of titanium dioxide on SPF using mice as test subjects.In this study, the mice were divided into four groups. Group I served as the control, while Groups II and III served as test groups, treated with formulations containing 10% and 20% titanium dioxide, respectively. All the...

Research Summary: Ageing causes a decline in the function of human skin, while factors such as medical conditions, drugs, and environmental irritants add to the compromised skin and predispose it to certain conditions. Superimposed on the changes of physiological ageing are changes characterized by chronic sun exposure. Skin neoplasia, whether benign, premalignant, or malignant, is more common in the elderly. It is important to identify benign conditions, as it is crucial that lesions with malignant potential be recognized so that timely treatment can prevent serious malignancies. Ultraviolet radiation is the major etiologic factor for the development of skin cancer.Pruritic conditions...

Research Summary: Nature is full of various nanomaterials and nanostructures that have inspired and helped human life and civilization in the advancement of science and technology. Among these materials are clays, which are abundantly found in rocks and earth structures. The mineral montmorillonite, known as a clay nanoparticle, is the major phase in bentonite. This nanoclay, with a thickness of about 10 angstroms, includes unique properties such as expansion, high specific surface area, and electrical properties. It also has a high cation exchange capacity and has found numerous applications in industry and research. Among its uses are its role as...

Research Summary:Omega-3 (ω-3) and omega-6 (ω-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are desirable components of oils with special dietary and functional properties. Their therapeutic and health-promoting effects have already been established in various chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases through mechanisms such as modifications in cell membrane lipid composition, gene expression, cellular metabolism, and signal transduction. The application of ω-3 and ω-6 PUFAs in common skin diseases has been examined in numerous studies, but the results and conclusions were often opposing and inconclusive. It seems that a combination of ω-6, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and ω-3 long-chain PUFAs supplementation exhibits the highest potential...