Ursodeoxycholic Acid May Inhibit Environmental Aging-Associated Hyperpigmentation

• Main Authors: Ik Jun Moon (Author), Hanju Yoo (Author), Seung Hwan Paik (Author), Hak Tae Kim (Author), Su Yeon Kim (Author), Youngsup Song (Author), Sung Eun Chang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Extrinsic aging of the skin caused by ultraviolet (UV) light or particulate matter is often manifested by hyperpigmentation due to increased melanogenesis in senescent skin. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), which has been commonly used as a health remedy for liver diseases, is known to possess antioxida...