Carotenoids in the Skin and Immune Aging: a Pilot Observational Study
Stanford University
Summary
This study aims to examine the connection between the level of carotenoids in the skin and a number of immune related health parameters.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Willing and able to provide written informed consent * Age 18-30 years OR 65 years and older * Healthy individuals without uncontrolled medical conditions (over the counter inhaled and topical steroids allowed) * Fiitzpatrick I-VI (all skin types) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding * uncontrolled medical conditions * Skin conditions on the upper extremity that would interfere with skin measurements of carotenoid levels such as active atopic dermatitis or psoriasis * Concurrent use of medications that affect the immune system, within 4 weeks of enrollment (…
Location
- Stanford Health - General Dermatology ClinicRedwood City, California