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Veçoso MC, Zalla S, Andreo-Filho N, Lopes PS, Bagatin E, Fonseca FLA, Benson HAE, Leite-Silva VR. Effect of Makeup Use on Depressive Symptoms: An Open, Randomized and Controlled Trial. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2024; 14:777-791. [PMID: 38509378 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-024-01128-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Depression is one of the most disabling diseases globally, with a high disease burden that generates high direct and indirect costs. The incidence of depression is twofold higher in adult women than in men. Biological and psychosocial factors constitute the pathophysiological bases of the condition and due to the complexity of the condition, current understanding is that the "treatment strategy must be multimodal". The objective of this study was to measure the effect of introducing the frequent use of makeup on improving depressive symptoms in adult women of medium-low purchasing power METHODS: Participants with the targeted profile who did not frequently use makeup were selected and randomised to receive (test group) or not (control group) stimuli and makeup products intended for encouraging the frequent use of makeup. The Zung Depression Self-Assessment Scale was used to assess depressive symptoms, with additional assessments on self-image perception using the mirror test and salivary cortisol level. RESULTS The results demonstrated a sustained reduction in depressive symptoms (8.3 percentage points reduction in the Average Zung Index; P < 0.05), with a significant improvement in self-image perception (25% increase in the average score obtained in the mirror test; P < 0.05) and a specific influence on salivary cortisol levels (55% reduction in salivary cortisol concentration; P < 0.05) after the first makeup application. CONCLUSION The results show that encouraging the frequent use of makeup, a practice that can be achieved by most people and which is simple and inexpensive to implement, can contribute to effective and sustainable improvement in the well-being and mental health of a significant portion of the population.
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- Marcos C Veçoso
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Translacional, Departamento de Medicina, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Translacional, Departamento de Medicina, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Translacional, Departamento de Medicina, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Translacional, Departamento de Medicina, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Frazer Institute, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia.
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Machado ACHR, Marinheiro LJ, Benson HAE, Grice JE, Martins TDS, Lan A, Lopes PS, Andreo-Filho N, Leite-Silva VR. A Novel Handrub Tablet Loaded with Pre- and Post-Biotic Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Combining Virucidal Activity and Maintenance of the Skin Barrier and Microbiome. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2793. [PMID: 38140133 PMCID: PMC10747770 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15122793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop a holobiont tablet with rapid dispersibility to provide regulation of the microbiota, virucidal activity, and skin barrier protection. METHODS A 23 factorial experiment was planned to define the best formulation for the development of the base tablet, using average weight, hardness, dimensions, swelling rate, and disintegration time as parameters to be analyzed. To produce holobiont tablets, the chosen base formulation was fabricated by direct compression of prebiotics, postbiotics, and excipients. The tablets also incorporated solid lipid nanoparticles containing postbiotics that were obtained by high-pressure homogenization and freeze-drying. The in vitro virucidal activity against alpha-coronavirus particles (CCoV-VR809) was determined in VERO cell culture. In vitro analysis, using monolayer cells and human equivalent skin, was performed by rRTq-PCR to determine the expression of interleukins 1, 6, 8, and 17, aquaporin-3, involucrin, filaggrin, FoxO3, and SIRT-1. Antioxidant activity and collagen-1 synthesis were also performed in fibroblast cells. Metagenomic analysis of the skin microbiome was determined in vivo before and after application of the holobiont tablet, during one week of continuous use, and compared to the use of alcohol gel. Samples were analyzed by sequencing the V3-V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene. RESULTS A handrub tablet with rapid dispersibility was developed for topical use and rinse off. After being defined as safe, the virucidal activity was found to be equal to or greater than that of 70% alcohol, with a reduction in interleukins and maintenance or improvement of skin barrier gene markers, in addition to the reestablishment of the skin microbiota after use. CONCLUSIONS The holobiont tablets were able to improve the genetic markers related to the skin barrier and also its microbiota, thereby being more favorable for use as a hand sanitizer than 70% alcohol.
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- Ana Carolina Henriques Ribeiro Machado
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Translacional, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Pedro de Toledo, 720, Sao Paulo 04039-002, SP, Brazil; (A.C.H.R.M.); (V.R.L.-S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua São Nicolau, 210, Diadema 09913-030, SP, Brazil; (L.J.M.); (P.S.L.)
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- Frazer Institute, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia;
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- Laboratório de Materiais Híbridos, Departamento de Química, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua São Nicolau, 210, 2° Andar, Diadema 09913-030, SP, Brazil;
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- Shanghai Pechoin Daily Chemical Corporation, Shanghai 200060, China;
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua São Nicolau, 210, Diadema 09913-030, SP, Brazil; (L.J.M.); (P.S.L.)
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua São Nicolau, 210, Diadema 09913-030, SP, Brazil; (L.J.M.); (P.S.L.)
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Translacional, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Pedro de Toledo, 720, Sao Paulo 04039-002, SP, Brazil; (A.C.H.R.M.); (V.R.L.-S.)
- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua São Nicolau, 210, Diadema 09913-030, SP, Brazil; (L.J.M.); (P.S.L.)
- Frazer Institute, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia;
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Veçoso MC, Bagatin E, Fonseca FLA, Andreo-Filho N, Lopes PS, Leite-Silva VR. Association Between Frequent Use of Makeup and Presence of Depressive Symptoms-Population-Based Observational Study, Including 2400 Participants. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2023; 13:1083-1097. [PMID: 36864245 PMCID: PMC9980851 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-023-00911-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The increased prevalence of depression is a global phenomenon, with an estimated 320 million cases worldwide. In Brazil, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that there are about 12 million cases or more, mainly among adult women with lower socioeconomic status, leading to a high consumption of health resources. Studies suggest a positive association of measures related to appearance care on depressive symptoms, but usually with no objective methodology. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in adult Brazilian women with lower purchasing power and to verify the association between the intensity of symptoms and the use of makeup. METHODS A national sample of 2400 cases from all regions of the country, drawn randomly from an online panel representative of the Brazilian population, was studied using an online questionnaire accessible via computer or smartphone, from which the frequency of use of makeup was surveyed, and the Zung Depressive Self-Rating Scale was applied for the inventory of symptoms. RESULTS A prevalence of 61.4% (0.59-0.63) of depressive symptoms was identified. The association between frequent use of makeup and a lower prevalence of cases with a Zung index suggestive of mild depression was confirmed. Association between frequent use of makeup and lower intensity of depressive symptoms was also identified among cases with a Zung index suggestive of absence of depression. Additionally, an association was identified between the habit of frequent use of makeup and higher economic class as well as the younger age group. CONCLUSION The results suggest the hypothesis that use of makeup may contribute both to a lower prevalence of mild depression and less expressive symptoms when index of absence of depression is observed.
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- Marcos C Veçoso
- Departamento de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Medicina Translacional, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Medicina Translacional, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- Departamento de Dermatologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Alameda Irae. 184, ap. 111, Sao Paulo, SP, 04075-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Medicina Translacional, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Faculty of Medicine, Therapeutics Research Group, Frazer Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia
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Ueoka AR, Sufi BS, Magalhães WV, Fernandes L, Andreo-Filho N, Leite-Silva VR, Lopes PS. Flow cytometry as an alternative method to evaluate genotoxicity of natural cosmetic actives. J Cosmet Dermatol 2023; 22:958-968. [PMID: 36250215 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Alternative in vitro methods are important, as there is a call to ban the use of animals in cosmetics research. AIM To suggest the expansion of the use of in vitro safety techniques recommended by the OECD guidelines and to propose the use of the automation of the in vitro mammalian micronucleus test method by flow cytometry to assess the genotoxic potential of Centella asiatica, Horse Chestnut, Witch Hazel, Blend, Ecoblend, and Caffeine extracts due to their widespread use in commercial products. METHODS Flow cytometer analysis was performed using the Accuri™ C6 equipment and analyzed using the FlowJo software. Cytotoxicity tests followed OECD 129 guidelines and Phototoxicity followed OECD/GD 432 guidelines. RESULTS The results showed that the cytotoxicity assay presented a decrease in cell viability when cells were exposed to Centella asiatica from a concentration of 5.0%, horse chestnut 2.5%, Witch hazel 2.5%, Blend 3.13%, and Caffeine 3%, while Ecoblend at the tested concentrations did not show cytotoxicity. In the phototoxicity test, the samples at the tested concentrations showed a PIF <2 being considered potentially non-phototoxic. Finally, in the genotoxicity automated assay, samples were considered potentially non-genotoxic. CONCLUSION In vitro methods are of paramount importance for the development of pre-clinical tests and the use of test automation helps to reduce the time for analysis and dissemination of results, being a determining factor for the prospect of new compounds.
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- Andreza R Ueoka
- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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Higuchi CT, Andreo-Filho N, Lopes PS, Grice JE, Leite-Silva VR. Topical Mosquito Repellent Formulations for Enhanced Repellency Time and Reduced Toxicity. Curr Drug Deliv 2022; 20:1275-1287. [PMID: 35984015 DOI: 10.2174/1567201819666220818162455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika virus affect millions of people worldwide each year. Vector control and personal protection are very important to minimize the spread of diseases, and the use of repellent is an economical practice to prevent them. The application of repellent, which acts on the skin to form a vapor layer with a repellent odor to mosquitos, is recommended as an economical prevention and practice. The natural botanical product Citronella is an effective mosquito repellent due to the high concentrations of active chemical constituents present, notably terpenic alcohols. However, citronella tends to evaporate quickly from the skin surface, resulting in a rapid loss of activity. Strategies to increase repellency time, while at the same time minimizing toxicity, are major focuses of research and development in natural repellent products. Here we highlight the role of extended-release systems (ERS) of citronella oil in this approach.
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- Celio Takashi Higuchi
- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Unifesp, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Unifesp, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Unifesp, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- Therapeutics Research Centre, the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Unifesp, Diadema, SP, Brazil.,Therapeutics Research Centre, the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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Corazza FG, Nambu FAN, Leite-Silva VR, Andreo-Filho N, Lopes PS. Papain-cyclodextrin complex: Cytotoxicity and permeability evaluation on Caco-2 cell model. Toxicol Lett 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.08.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Varca G, Andreo-Filho N, Lopes P, Ferraz H. Cyclodextrins: An Overview of the Complexation of Pharmaceutical Proteins. Curr Protein Pept Sci 2010; 11:255-63. [DOI: 10.2174/138920310791233387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2010] [Accepted: 07/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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