JOURNAL ARTICLE

Fish-oil supplementation protects skin from yellowness induced by fine particulate matter through an anti-inflammatory mechanism: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

  • Published In: British Journal of Dermatology, 2024, v. 191, n. 6. P. 1023 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fang, Ying; Qi, Jingyi; Jiang, Yixuan; Lin, Zhijing; Chen, Renjie; Kan, Haidong; Niu, Yue 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a clinical trial conducted among healthy college students in Shanghai, China, to investigate the effects of fish-oil supplementation on skin tone in response to short-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The study found that PM2.5 exposure may lead to skin yellowness and darkening, with fish-oil supplementation potentially alleviating these effects through its anti-inflammatory properties. The research suggests that PM2.5 can impact skin pigmentation in humans and highlights the role of skin inflammatory responses in mediating these effects. The study acknowledges limitations such as a small sample size and a restricted population, providing valuable epidemiological evidence for interventions targeting skin health. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Dermatology. 2024/12, Vol. 191, Issue 6, p1023
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0007-0963
  • DOI:10.1093/bjd/ljae311
  • Accession Number:180921789
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