The effects of EGb 761 on lipid peroxide levels and superoxide dismutase activity in sunburn.

Background/purpose: Free oxygen radicals are involved in inflammatory skin reactions induced by ultraviolet B (UVB). In this study, the effect of a herbal antioxidant Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) was investigated in UVB irradiated mice skin.

Methods: The study was carried out on four groups of mice (n = 6 in each group).