Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Human Cutaneous Nerve Fibers

    June 2009 in “ Cell Proliferation ”
    Á. Rodríguez, F. S. Stefani, C. E. De Oliveira Praes, A. Piaceski, Milton Paulo de Oliveira, Paulo S. Martins, V. D. Da Silva, Cristina Bonorino, Moisés Evandro Bauer
    TLDR Cream 1 protects skin nerve endings from UV damage.
    The study evaluated the effects of UV radiation on nerve fibers in human skin and tested the neuroprotective effects of new skin care formulations. Samples from 34 female patients were treated with three different emulsions, including a placebo and a sunscreen with SPF15, and then exposed to UVA and UVB radiation. Results showed a significant decrease (40-60%) in nerve ending density in control and SPF15-treated samples, while Cream 1 effectively blocked UV-induced damage to nerve endings. This indicated that Cream 1 had potential neuroprotective properties against UV radiation.
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