Review of topical vitamins in photoaging skin

Abstract

Photoaging is a process of normal skin architecture damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. Topical vitamins have been used to treat these conditions. The authors aimed to understand the mechanism and level of evidence of topical vitamins used to treat photodamaged skin. A range of topical vitamins has been used in cosmetic medicine for many years to treat photodamaged skin. This review article compares their efficacy and level of evidence. This study was a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of different topical vitamins. Keywords including "Photoaging," "Botanicals," "Peptides," "Retinoids," "Vitamins" were searched on Ovid, PubMed, MEDLINE for relevant studies published on photoaging treatment. There is a wealth of Level I evidence supporting the use of topical retinoic acid, vitamins B and C. There is evidence supporting the use of topical vitamin E although it is mainly drawn from Level IV studies of the evidence hierarchy. Topical vitamins can effectively treat photodamaged skin.

Review of chemical peeling in photoaging skin

“…There are alternative treatments for photoaging besides chemical peels: Retinoids, which are topical creams or gels that contain vitamin A derivatives, which help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging [20]; Microneedling, which uses a small, handheld device to create tiny punctures in the skin, stimulate collagen production, and promote skin rejuvenation [21]; Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, which uses different wavelengths of light to target specific skin concerns, such as fine lines and wrinkles [22]; www.jcosmetmed.org Laser resurfacing: which uses a laser to remove damaged skin cells and stimulate the growth of new skin cells [23]; last but not least, microdermabrasion, which is a non-invasive procedure that uses a special device to exfoliate the top layer of skin, revealing fresher, younger-looking skin [24]. It is important to note that the effectiveness of these treatments may vary depending on the severity of the photoaging and individual skin type.…”