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Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long‐term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin

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Haftek, Marek, Mac‐Mary, Sophie, Bitoux, Marie‐Aude Le, Creidi, Pierre, Seité, Sophie, Rougier, André, Humbert, Philippe·2008·Experimental Dermatology

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Abstract: Skin ageing is a complex process determined by the genetic endowment of individual and environmental factors, such as sun exposure. The effects of skin ageing are mostly encountered in the superficial dermis and in the epidermis. We have previously demonstrated in vivo the beneficial effect of a topically applied formula of 5% vitamin C in the treatment of skin ageing. Another active compound, madecassoside extracted from Centella asiatica, known to induce collagen expression and/or to modulate inflammatory mediators, might thus prevent and correct some signs of ageing. A randomized double‐blind study was carried out on photoaged skin of 20 female volunteers to investigate the effects of topically applied 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside on the clinical, biophysical and structural skin properties. After 6 months of treatment, we observed a significant improvement of the clinical score for deep and superficial wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness and skin hydration. These results were corroborated by measurements of skin elasticity and semi‐quantitative histological assessment of the elastic fibre network in the papillary dermis. Two‐thirds of the subjects showed an improvement. The re‐appearance of a normally structured elastic fibre network was observed. Our results revealed a functional and structural remodelling of chronically sun‐damaged skin.

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Authors
Haftek, M., Mac‐Mary, S., Bitoux, M. L., Creidi, P., Seité, S., Rougier, A., & Humbert, P.
Affiliations
  • Lyon 1 Université (FR)
  • Inserm (FR)
Corresponding author
Haftek, Marek
Venue
Experimental Dermatology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-10-09
Volume
17
Issue
11
Pages
946-952
ISSN
  • 0906-6705 (ISSN-L)
  • 1600-0625
OpenAlex
W2138314709
Cited by
95
References
36
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.92
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Experimental Dermatology (publishedVersion)
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  • HAL (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Skin Protection and Aging
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatologic Treatments and Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
Keywords
skin aging, photodamaged skin, vitamin C, madecassoside, Centella asiatica, topical treatment, wrinkles, skin hydration, skin elasticity, papillary dermis, collagen, sun damage, skin anatomy
MeSH terms
Administration, Cutaneous, Ascorbic Acid, Biometry, Dermatologic Agents, Double-Blind Method, Elastic Tissue, Elasticity, Female, Humans, Microscopy, Electron, Middle Aged, Skin, Skin Physiological Phenomena, Triterpenes, Skin Aging, Treatment Outcome, Dermis

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