Theophylline exerts complex anti-ageing and anti-cytotoxicity effects in human skin ex vivo.

Marta BertoliniY RamotJ GherardiniG HeinenJ ChéretT WelssM GiesenW FunkR Paus

Published in: International journal of cosmetic science (2019)

This ex vivo pilot study in human skin shows that theophylline possesses several interesting complex skin-protective properties. It encourages further examination of theophylline as a topical candidate for anti-ageing treatment.

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wound healing