| abstract |
The use of compounds of formula I as topical agents to combat the disorders of the skin, produced by photodamage, which disorders include wrinkling, elastosis and premature aging is described. Compounds of formula I are <IMAGE> I wherein R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy or fluorine, R2 is hydrogen or halogen and A is -C|C-, -C=C- or -CH2-CH2-, provided that when A is -CH2-CH2-, R2 is hydrogen. |