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Topical glycolic acid enhances photodamage by ultraviolet light

DOI

45

Citations

14

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2003

Year

Kays H. Kaidbey, Betsy M. Sutherland, Paula V. Bennett, Wayne G. Wamer, Curtis N. Barton, Donna Dennis, Andrija Kornhauser
Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine

Abstract

Short-term application of 10% glycolic acid sensitizes the skin to the damaging effects of UV light. This photosensitivity is reversed within a week of terminating treatments.

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