Abstract
The extent to which topical and intradermal corticosteroids and topical indomethacin suppress sunburn erythema was investigated in human volunteers. Both agents retarded the onset and decreased the magnitude of delayed erythema. Suppression by corticosteroids was not demonstrable with ultraviolet doses larger than 2 MEDs (minimal erythema dose). Below 2 MEDs, topical betamethasone valerate produced a dose-related suppression of erythema. Indomethacin was more effective and produced a measurable dose-dependent suppression against 3 and 6 MEDs. Despite significant inhibition of erythema, sunburn damage to epidermal cells was not altered by these drugs.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
