Daily Variation of UV‐induced Erythema and the Action of Solar Filters. (5th January 2017) - Flo, Ana
Abstract: UV rays may cause several degrees of skin damage, which makes sunscreen research necessary. In addition, skin sensitivity shows daily variations, which can interfere in the detection of the efficacy of the filters. Here, we studied the UV‐induced erythema in hairless rats at two times of the day (light and darkness) using a colorimeter method. The effect of an emulsion with solar filters with or without melatonin was also assayed. Results indicate that the value of a* (from CIELAB color space values L* a* b) was the most useful variable to evaluate the erythema. However, at the UV intensity used, erythema was only detected when irradiation was carried out during the activity phase of the animal, enabling the detection of the protective action of the sunscreen at this time. Thus, daily variations in skin sensitivity have been demonstrated and should be taken into account in dermatological research. Abstract : UV‐induced erythema in hairless rats was tested at two times of the day using a colorimeter method. Erythema was detected when irradiation occurred 4 hours after the activity onset of the animals (16 HALO), but not at 4 HALO. Variables a*, R and x were all useful to measure erythema. However, the action of the solar filters was only detected using a* and only at 16 HALO.