X-ray induced skin damage protective composition
AssigneeThione International, Inc.
InventorsTheodore Hersh, Michael A. Warshaw
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Abstract
A composition of glutathione and selenoamino acid in a topical carrier and method of using the composition to reduce and repair x-ray radiation-induced skin damage.
Claims17
A composition for protection from x-ray induced skin damage comprising L-selenomethionine and glutathione to reduce x-ray radiation induced skin damage in a suitable carrier for topical application wherein said L-selenomethionine is present in the carrier in a concentration of at least 0.01% by weight and said glutathione is present in the carrier in a concentration of at least 0.03% by weight based upon the weight of the composition.
A method of protecting skin from x-ray-induced skin damage comprising topically applying to the skin an amount of a composition of a L-selenomethionine and glutathione effective to provide protection from x-ray radiation-induced skin damage wherein said L-selenomethionine is present in the carrier in a concentration of at least 0.01% by weight and said glutathione is present in the carrier in a concentration of at least 0.03% by weight based upon the weight of the composition.
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