In the third and final podcast in this series, board-certified dermatologists Dr. Joel Schlessinger and Dr. Jeanine Downie discuss the benefits of PLE supplementation for inflammatory skin conditions, including polymorphous light eruption, rheumatoid arthritis, vitiligo, psoriasis, and more.
The Role of PLE in Sun Protection
Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE) is derived from a South American fern known to provide protection against solar UV radiation exposure. In the second podcast in this series, board-certified dermatologists Dr. Joel Schlessinger and Dr. Jeanine Downie discuss in detail the benefits of PLE supplementation for preventing skin damage from sun exposure.
Introduction to Polypodium leucotomos: Current Research and Therapies
Polypodium Leucotomos extract is derived from a South American fern known to provide protection against solar UV radiation exposure. In this, the first of three podcasts, board-certified dermatologists Dr. Joel Schlessinger and Dr. Jeanine Downie discuss the history of polypodium leucotomos, including current formulations and applications.
About This Series
The Dermatology Digest’s 3-part educational podcast series examines the role of Polypodiumleucotomos extract (PLE) in preventing skin damage from ultraviolet and visible light, including safety and efficacy, clinical research, and preventive protocols, as well as possibilities for benefiting other inflammatory skin conditions.