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Erfahrungsheilkunde 2023; 72(05): 265-271
DOI: 10.1055/a-2173-6385
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Vitamin C und seine Bedeutung für die Hautgesundheit

Aline-Maria Rühtz‡
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Claudia Vollbracht‡
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Zusammenfassung

Die Haut ist unser Gewebesystem, das den Abschluss gegenüber der Außenwelt und gleichzeitig die Verbindung mit ihr bildet. Dieser faszinierende Spagat kann nur aufrechterhalten werden, wenn sehr viele Prozesse in unserem Körper Hand in Hand arbeiten. Oxidativer Stress wird als Ursache für Hautalterung und viele Hauterkrankungen verantwortlich gemacht. Vitamin C ist eines der wichtigsten physiologischen Antioxidantien und damit ein bedeutender Immunmodulator, der die Infektabwehr unterstützen und gleichzeitig überschießende Entzündungen eindämmen kann. Zudem ist der essenzielle Mikronährstoff enzymatischer Kofaktor vieler hautrelevanter Stoffwechselprozesse. Diese Eigenschaften verleihen ihm eine große Bedeutung bei der Behandlung von Hauterkrankungen und Wundheilungsstörungen (z. B. nach ästhetischen Verfahren).

Abstract

As is well known, our skin serves as the body’s outermost layer, both sealing us off from the external environment and facilitating our interaction with it. This fascinating balancing act relies on the harmonious collaboration of numerous internal processes. Oxidative stress is blamed as the cause of skin ageing and many skin diseases. Vitamin C is one of the most important physiological antioxidants and thus an important immune modulator that can support the body’s defence against infections and at the same time curb excessive inflammation. In addition, the essential micronutrient is an enzymatic co-factor of many skin-relevant metabolic processes. These properties give it great importance in the treatment of skin diseases and wound healing disorders (e. g. after aesthetic procedures).

Schlüsselwörter

Vitamin C - oxidativer Stress - Hautalterung - Wundheilung - Hautkrebs

Key words

vitamin C - oxidative stress - skin aging - wound healing - skin cancer


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Article published online:
10 October 2023

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