Are tyrosinase inhibitors in sunscreens and cosmetics enhancing UV carcinogenicity?

Exp Dermatol. 2015 Jul;24(7):546-7. doi: 10.1111/exd.12715. Epub 2015 May 22.
No abstract available

Keywords: malignant melanoma; melanin; organic UV absorbers; sunscreens; tyrosinase.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Cocarcinogenesis
  • Cosmetics / adverse effects*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Melanins / biosynthesis
  • Melanoma / etiology
  • Models, Biological
  • Monophenol Monooxygenase / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Sunscreening Agents / adverse effects*
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Cosmetics
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Melanins
  • Sunscreening Agents
  • Monophenol Monooxygenase