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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-3-12
pubmed:abstractText
Glucosamine has been reported to inhibit melanin production in melanocyte culture. It thus has a potential to reduce hyperpigmentation via topical use. Due to stability limitations of glucosamine, we chose to clinically evaluate the stable derivative N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG). Based on in vitro Franz cell testing, NAG is a good skin penetrant. In an 8-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, left-right randomized, split-face clinical test, topical 2% NAG reduced the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation. In a second clinical study involving the topical combination of 2% NAG with 4% niacinamide, an agent previously shown to be clinically active, the effect on hyperpigmentation was greater. Both of these agents are well tolerated by the skin. This high tolerance coupled with relative ease of formulation and stability in solution make NAG, especially in combination with niacinamide, a suitable cosmetic ingredient for use in skin care products dealing with issues of skin hyperpigmentation.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
1473-2165
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
6
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
20-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Acetylglucosamine, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Administration, Topical, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Adult, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Aged, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Asian Continental Ancestry Group, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Double-Blind Method, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Drug Administration Schedule, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Drug Therapy, Combination, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-European Continental Ancestry Group, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Facial Dermatoses, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Female, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Follow-Up Studies, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Hyperpigmentation, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Middle Aged, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Niacinamide, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Reference Values, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Risk Assessment, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Severity of Illness Index, pubmed-meshheading:17348991-Treatment Outcome
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine.
pubmed:affiliation
Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45252, USA. bissett.dl@pg.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review