Effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid on Smoking-Induced Skin Damage
April 2016
in “
Cutaneous and ocular toxicology
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TLDR Alpha Lipoic Acid helps protect skin from smoking damage.
The study investigated the effects of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) on smoking-induced skin damage in 28 female rats. Rats were divided into control, smoking, and smoking + ALA groups. Smoking caused significant skin damage, including collagen degradation, hair follicle reduction, and increased lipid peroxidation. ALA treatment improved these conditions, showing more regular collagen structures and reduced oxidative stress markers. The results indicated that ALA has protective effects against cigarette-induced skin damage through its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.