Short-term cutaneous vasodilatory and thermosensory effects of topical methyl salicylate

Introduction:Methyl salicylate, the main compound of wintergreen oil, is widely used in topical applications. However, its vascular and thermosensory effects are not fully understood. The primary aim was to investigate the effects of topical methyl salicylate on skin temperature (Tskin), skin microc...

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Main Authors: Ninja Versteeg, Vanessa Wellauer, Selina Wittenwiler, Dirk Aerenhouts, Peter Clarys, Ron Clijsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1347196/full