Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review

Zinc, both in elemental or in its salt forms, has been used as a therapeutic modality for centuries. Topical preparations like zinc oxide, calamine, or zinc pyrithione have been in use as photoprotecting, soothing agents or as active ingredient of antidandruff shampoos. Its use has expanded manifold...

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Main Authors: Mrinal Gupta, Vikram K. Mahajan, Karaninder S. Mehta, Pushpinder S. Chauhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Dermatology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/709152