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... New studies show topical glucosamine targets pigment overproduction Public release date: 23-Mar-2006 [ | E-mail Article ] Contact: Shirley Johnson shirley.johnson@mslpr.com 212-468-3292 Manning Selvage & Lee New studies show topical glucosamine targets pigment overproduction Data presented at 2006 American Academy of Dermatology Meeting uses first ever non-invasive imaging system to detect pigment changes, test glucosamine efficacy While the debate about glucosamine's efficacy in treating arthritis pain continues, a series of studies presented at the 64th American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) meeting indicates that a topical version of the supplement has effects on skin – with the particular ability to normalize pigment overproduction in skin cells damaged by UV radiation exposure.

"While a great deal is known about glucosamine's safety profile and anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, there have been few well-controlled studies on how these properties could be used to improve skin health," says Alexa Kimball, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology, Harvard Medical School, who supervised one of the studies presented at the AAD.

" It is really gratifying to see this level of research and validation on a topical cosmetic application.

These findings could impact the way dermatologists treat UV related skin damage." Data from three studies presented at the meeting focused on a formulation including N-acetyl glucosamine, a more stable version of glucosamine.

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