Oral Polypodium leucotomos extract and its impact on visible light–induced pigmentation

Background: Visible light has multiple effects on the skin including erythema, DNA damage secondary to free radical production, and pigmentation. Few sunscreens protect against visible light, which can exacerbate photodermatoses. Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE) has antioxidant, photoprotective, chemoprotective, antiinflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties that may offer protection against visible light induced effects.

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