beta-carotene and Pellagra

beta-carotene has been researched along with Pellagra* in 1 studies

Reviews

1 review(s) available for beta-carotene and Pellagra

ArticleYear
The pharmacological basis for the treatment of photodermatoses.
    Biochimie, 1986, Volume: 68, Issue:6

    The pharmacological basis for the treatment of photosensitivity diseases is poorly understood. The supposed pathogenesis of photosensitivity reactions is reviewed, and the mechanism of action of drugs known to be efficient in this type of reaction (antimalarials, beta-carotene, thalidomide, PUVA therapy) discussed.

    Topics: Antigens; Antimalarials; beta Carotene; Carotenoids; DNA; Female; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Male; Niacinamide; Pellagra; Photosensitivity Disorders; Porphyrias; Porphyrins; PUVA Therapy; Skin Diseases; Sunlight; T-Lymphocytes; Thalidomide; Ultraviolet Rays; Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase; Uroporphyrins; Urticaria

1986