The impact of oral Polypodium leucotomos extract on ultraviolet B response: A human clinical study
Recommended Citation
Kohli I, Shafi R, Isedeh P, Griffith JL, Al-Jamal MS, Silpa-Archa N, Jackson B, Athar M, Kollias N, Elmets CA, Lim HW, Hamzavi IH. The impact of oral Polypodium leucotomos extract on ultraviolet B response: A human clinical study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2017; 77(1):33-41.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2017
Publication Title
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There is a rationale for adding systemic photoprotective agents to the current photoprotection regimen.
OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to objectively evaluate the molecular and photobiologic effects of oral administration of Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE).
METHODS: In all, 22 subjects with Fitzpatrick skin phototype I to III were enrolled. On day 1, subjects were irradiated with visible light, ultraviolet (UV) A1, and UVB (using 308-nm excimer laser). Evaluation was done immediately and 24 hours after irradiation. On days 3 and 4, irradiation and evaluation process was repeated after ingestion of PLE.
RESULTS: Clinical assessments and colorimetry data showed a decrease in UVB-induced changes in 17 of 22 subjects post-PLE administration; histology findings demonstrated such a decrease in all 22 subjects.
LIMITATIONS: Only 2 doses of PLE were given. Furthermore, subjects with skin phototypes I to III only were studied.
CONCLUSION: The results suggest that PLE can potentially be used as an adjunctive agent to lessen the negative photobiologic effects of UVB.
Medical Subject Headings
Administration, Oral; Female; Humans; Male; Plant Extracts; Polypodium; Skin; Ultraviolet Rays
PubMed ID
28341348
Volume
77
Issue
1
First Page
33
Last Page
41
