2016
DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcem.20160403.19
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The Effectiveness of Topical Mangosteen Pericarp Extract on the Collagen of Mice Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet B

Abstract: Exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) has an impact in the form of changes in the dermis collagen fibers and can result in decreasing the thickness and density of collagen. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of mangosteen pericarp extract to the thickness and density of collagen in mice skin after being exposed to UVB. This research was conducted in the animal laboratory and the anatomic pathology laboratory Hasanuddin University, Makassar. The study used pure animal experimental research design with contro… Show more

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“…Such a decrease possibly resulted from multifunctional activities — antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent — of the combined herbal extracts. Moreover, green-tea and mangoste-n rind extracts have been reported to be potent antioxidants 12–15,23,24. There have beenreports indicating a relationship between the inflammation process and P. acnes -induced reactive oxygen-species generation, and use of topical antioxidants minimized inflammation and acne severity 2527.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Such a decrease possibly resulted from multifunctional activities — antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent — of the combined herbal extracts. Moreover, green-tea and mangoste-n rind extracts have been reported to be potent antioxidants 12–15,23,24. There have beenreports indicating a relationship between the inflammation process and P. acnes -induced reactive oxygen-species generation, and use of topical antioxidants minimized inflammation and acne severity 2527.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, after 28 days of application, the AGC group presented significant depigmentation, which was not seen in the CG group. This may have resulted from the activity of the green-tea and mangosteen-rind extracts contained in the AGC 13,23,24. An expectation of using herbal products is to minimize the risk of adverse effects.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%