Antioxidants in dermatology.

Indian Dermatol Online J

Department of Dermatology, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.

Published: April 2014

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.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4030358PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2229-5178.131127DOI Listing

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