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Use of topical ascorbic acid and its effects on photodamaged skin topography

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Publisher:: Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Traikovich SS)
Source type:: Journal · study
Last checked:: 2026-11-10
URL:: https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.125.10.1091

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Evidence: In a 3-month randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial of 19 volunteers with photodamaged skin, topical ascorbic acid produced a 73.7% greater improvement in optical profilometry Ra and shadows values than the vehicle, with significant clinical improvement in tactile roughness.