Topical melatonin research and claims covering UV and radiation protection, skin aging, inflammation, and hair benefits.
Key Takeaways
- Topical melatonin at 0.5% showed dose-dependent protection against UV-induced erythema
- Protection required pre-exposure application and was ineffective when applied after UV
- Melatonin cream reduced radiotherapy dermatitis incidence to 59% versus 90% in controls