Evidence map›Paper›PMID 34189833›Full record

ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2021

A pilot study evaluating the efficacy and tolerability of a comprehensive, hydrating topical antioxidant developed specifically for men.

Brooke C Sikora, Mitchell Wortzman, Diane B Nelson, Jeffrey S Dover

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Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review onDrug design, development and therapy · 2024
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  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Brooke C SikoraSkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.
Mitchell Wortzmanskinbetter science, LLC, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Diane B Nelsonskinbetter science, LLC, Phoenix, AZ, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5584-1574
Jeffrey S DoverSkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.

Funding

skinbetter science, LLC
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThere is growing interest in skincare products designed for men. This pilot study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of a comprehensive antioxidant product in men.

methodsThis 12-week study evaluated improvements from baseline in erythema, lines/wrinkles, skin tone, texture, brightness, dryness/flaking and pores (6-point scale), global improvements (5-point scale), and sebum levels following daily application in males with mild to moderate photodamaged skin. Subject self-assessments and adverse events (AEs) were captured.

resultsTwenty-two subjects completed the study. Early mean percent improvements from baseline were demonstrated in all categories at week 4 with visible improvements in skin tone (29%; p = .0001) and pores (28%; p < .0001). Reductions in skin surface sebum levels (forehead region) from baseline were demonstrated at 8 (p < .0001) and 12 (p < .0003) weeks. Ninety-six percent of subjects reported overall visible improvement of their skin and that the study product calmed/soothed skin, reducing redness and irritation after shaving. One subject reported mild dryness.

conclusionOnce daily application of a comprehensive topical antioxidant designed for men led to significant improvements in skin appearance, substantial reductions in skin surface sebum levels, and was well tolerated with a high level of subject satisfaction over 12 weeks.

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AntioxidantsSkin AgingHumansMalePilot ProjectsSkin CreamTreatment OutcomeAntioxidantsantioxidantshydrationmale skinporessebum reductionskincare

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PMID34189833
PMCPMC8457217

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