Administration of extracts of nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacteria for increasing the endogenous synthesis of superoxide dismutase

A regime or regimen for preventing and/or limiting the formation of free radicals and/or eliminating free radicals present in cells of an individual subject in need of such treatment, comprising administering to such individual subject a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for preventing and/or combating the harmful effects of UV radiation and/or pollution on the skin, comprising administering to an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for preventing and/or treating the loss of firmness and/or of elasticity of the skin, comprising administering to an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for preventing and/or treating dull skin complexion, comprising administering to an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for preventing and/or treating skin dehydration, comprising administering to an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for preventing and/or treating the signs of epidermal skin aging, comprising administering to an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for preventing and/or limiting and/or eliminating the peroxidation of skin lipids, comprising administering to an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for preventing and/or limiting and/or eliminating objectionable body odor, comprising administering to an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for photoprotecting the skin against the damaging effects of solar UV radiation, comprising topically applying thereon a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for attenuating and/or repairing skin redness and/or skin irritation and/or sensations of overheating of the skin caused by solar radiation, comprising administering to an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for revitalizing the scalp and improving the appearance of the hair, comprising topically applying thereon a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for revitalizing the nails, comprising topically applying thereon a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for treating skin erythema or skin oedema, comprising topically applying onto the afflicted skin of an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for treating psoriasis, comprising topically applying onto the afflicted skin of an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for inhibiting the development of cancerous skin tumors, comprising topically applying onto the skin of an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A regime or regimen for preventing and/or limiting and/or eliminating the oxidation phenomena caused by colonization of the skin by microorganisms, comprising topically applying onto the afflicted skin of an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium.

A topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological composition suited for increasing the endogenous synthesis of superoxide dismutase, comprising a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium, formulated into a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.