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Taurine or 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid occurs naturally in food, especially in seafood and meat. Taurine is used in topical anti-acne therapy. It was used to explore anti-tumor promoting activity in a skin carcinogenesis. It is used in skin ulcers. Due to its antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties it exerts an antiwrinkle effect on the skin. Taurine (0.05–0.15 g/day) is effective in treating the underlying causes of psoriasis. It is also used in atopic eczema.
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Badole, S.L., Chaudhari, S.M. (2013). Taurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid): Useful in Skin Diseases. In: Watson, R., Zibadi, S. (eds) Bioactive Dietary Factors and Plant Extracts in Dermatology. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-167-7_9
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