Comparative study on anointment promoted for Vitiligo Vis-À- Vis Tolenormointment in causing Immediate Pigment Darkening

Abstract

-The effect of an Ayurvedic formulation promoted for treatment of vitiligovisa-visTolenorm ointment in triggering the genetic memory of the skin on exposure to sun was studied using Mexameter. Findings suggest that Tolenorm ointment elicit faster release of melanosomes to keratinocytes and simultaneously protecting the skin from sun damage. Irrespective of the extent of sun exposure,Tolenorm ointment triggers pigmentogenesis within 5 minutes indicating its rapid absorption. Details of the study are presented in the article.