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Study · Observational study · n = 26 · 2020

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Skin scars and wrinkles temporary camouflage in dermatology and oncoesthetics: focus on acetyl hexapeptide-8

Palmieri B, Noviello A, Corazzari V, Garelli A, Vadala M

La Clinica terapeutica1 Nov 2020Cited by 5 (Europe PMC)

PMID33151254 (opens in a new tab)DOI10.7417/ct.2020.2270 (opens in a new tab)PepBankPUB-33151254
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Summary

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Results from this study3

3 results from studies that gave the peptide. 3 results from people.

  1. 01HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In patients with skin disorders, acetyl hexapeptide‑8 gelcream improved the reported skin quality values after treatment.

    In plain wordsIn patients with skin disorders, acetyl hexapeptide‑8 gelcream was linked to improved skin quality after treatment.

    Peptide
    Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8)
    Outcome
    IncreaseSkin quality parameters
    Study

    n = 26

    Outcome group
    Skin and hair · Skin and wound
    Studied dose
    10% · topicalAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The skin quality parameters (hydration, elasticity, sebum), photographs and investigators clinical assessment have been performed before and after the treatment and demonstrated that this cream significantly improved the skin values and the self-image expectation of each patient.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    In a spontaneous, anecdotal, retrospective study, 26 patients with skin disorders appealed to Second Opinion Medical Network (Modena, Italy), required masking and improving the skin appearance.
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the aesthetic improvement of skin imperfections, a gelcream containing 10% of acetyl hexapeptide-8 (registered trademark Argireline®) was selected, that can be applied directly upon the lesion, followed by a light massage in the treated area for a few minutes
  2. 02HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In patients with skin disorders, acetyl hexapeptide‑8 gelcream improved each patient's self-image expectation after treatment.

    In plain wordsIn patients with skin disorders, acetyl hexapeptide‑8 gelcream was linked to improved self-image expectation after treatment.

    Peptide
    Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8)
    Outcome
    IncreaseSelf-image expectation
    Study

    n = 26

    Outcome group
    Skin and hair · Skin and wound
    Studied dose
    10% · topicalAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The skin quality parameters (hydration, elasticity, sebum), photographs and investigators clinical assessment have been performed before and after the treatment and demonstrated that this cream significantly improved the skin values and the self-image expectation of each patient.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    In a spontaneous, anecdotal, retrospective study, 26 patients with skin disorders appealed to Second Opinion Medical Network (Modena, Italy), required masking and improving the skin appearance.
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the aesthetic improvement of skin imperfections, a gelcream containing 10% of acetyl hexapeptide-8 (registered trademark Argireline®) was selected, that can be applied directly upon the lesion, followed by a light massage in the treated area for a few minutes
  3. 03HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    No allergic reactions were documented during acetyl hexapeptide‑8 gelcream treatment in patients with skin disorders.

    In plain wordsNo allergic reactions were documented during acetyl hexapeptide‑8 gelcream treatment in patients with skin disorders.

    Peptide
    Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8)
    Outcome
    Not applicableAllergic reactions
    Study

    n = 26

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Skin and wound
    Studied dose
    10% · topicalAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No allergic reactions were documented during the period treatment
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    In a spontaneous, anecdotal, retrospective study, 26 patients with skin disorders appealed to Second Opinion Medical Network (Modena, Italy), required masking and improving the skin appearance.
    Summary · context
    To evaluate the aesthetic improvement of skin imperfections, a gelcream containing 10% of acetyl hexapeptide-8 (registered trademark Argireline®) was selected, that can be applied directly upon the lesion, followed by a light massage in the treated area for a few minutes

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  1. Version 2Current

    22 Oct 2026, 02:25 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    21 Oct 2026, 18:59 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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