scholarly journals PLANT VARIATIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF DERMAL DISORDERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (05) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Maia Matoshvili ◽  
Davit Tophuria ◽  
Inga Kakhniashvili
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Benzoyl Peroxide ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Coal Tar ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Athlete’S Foot

Maintaining healthy skin is important for a healthy body. Many people may develop skin diseases that affect the skin, including cancer, herpes and cellulitis. Some wild plants and their parts are frequently used to treat these diseases. It is also suitable raw material for production of new synthetic agents. A review of some plants for the treatment of skin diseases is provided that summarizes the recent technical advancements. The common medications for topical use include[7]: Antibacterials: These medicines, like bactroban or cleocin, are often used to treat or prevent infection, Anthralin (drithocreme, micanol and others): Although not often used, these help to reduce inflammation and can help treat psoriasis, Antifungal agents: Lamisil, lotrimin and nizoral are few examples of common topical antifungal drugs used to treat skin conditions such as ringworm and athlete's foot Benzoyl peroxide: Creams and other products containing benzoyl peroxide are used to treat acne Coal tar: This topical treatment is available with and without a prescription, in strengths ranging from 0.5% to 5%. Coal tar is used to treat conditions including seborrheic dermatitis (usually in shampoos) or psoriasis. Currently, coal tar is seldom used because it can be slow acting and can cause severe staining of personal clothing and bedding Corticosteroids: These are used to treat skin conditions including eczema and come in many forms including foams, lotions, ointments and creams Retinoids: These medications (such as retin-A and tazorac) are gels or creams derived from vitamin A and are used to treat conditions including acne Salicylic acid: This medication is available in the form of lotions, gels, soaps, shampoos and patches. It should be used sparingly as putting too much on one's body at once can cause toxicity. Salicylic acid is the active ingredient in many skin care products for the treatment of acne and warts.

scholarly journals HERBS USED TO TREAT SKIN DISEASES

2020 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 04-05
Author(s):  
Maia Matoshvili ◽  
Davit Tophuria
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Natural Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Natural Drugs ◽  
History Of Use

Skin diseases are numerous and a frequently occurring health problem affecting all ages from the neonates to the elderly and cause harm in number of ways. Maintaining healthy skin is important for a healthy body. Many people may develop skin diseases that affect the skin, including cancer, herpes and cellulitis. Some wild plants and their parts are frequently used to treat these diseases. The use of plants is as old as the mankind. Natural treatment is cheap and claimed to be safe. It is also suitable raw material for production of new synthetic agents. A review of some plants for the treatment of skin diseases is provided that summarizes the recent studies. Natural drugs from the plants are gaining popularity because of several advantages such as often having fewer side-effects, better patient tolerance, being relatively less expensive and acceptable due to a long history of use. Besides herbal medicines provide rational means for the treatment of many diseases that are obstinate and incurable in other systems of medicine. For these reasons several plants have been investigated for treatment of skin diseases ranging from itching to skin cancer. So far 31 plants have been reported to be effective in various skin diseases during the past 17 years (1995-2012) of research work, which are mentioned below.

scholarly journals Prevalence and patterns of self-medication for skin diseases among medical undergraduate students

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Purna Pandya ◽  
Ishan Pandya
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Western India ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Dermatological Disorders ◽  
Skin Conditions

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Medical students are more prone to self-medication because of background knowledge and easy availability of medication. Dermatological disorders are affecting quality of life in adolescent and can motivate self-medication behaviour. The objective of the study was to study the prevalence and patterns of self-medication for skin conditions in among medical students.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional questionnaire based study was carried out in medical students in western India. A self-administered questionnaire included information on socio-demographic details, general aspects of self-medication behaviour like used for which disease, drugs used, source of knowledge, reason for use etc. and analyzed.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Self-medication was prevalent in 90.09% participants for skin conditions. Mean age of participants was 20.35±1.23 years with male predominance. Most common skin conditions/symptoms for self-medication were acne (82.46%), sun tan (52.11%) followed by superficial fungal infections while common hair conditions were hair fall (80.10%) and dandruff (57.07%). The most commonly used drugs for self-medication were topical antifungal drugs (96.07%), sunscreen lotions (91.10%) and topical antimicrobials (80.10%). Most common source of information for self-medication was medical staff and seniors (92.67%) followed by internet (81.15%). Most common reasons for favoring self-medication were perceived the illness as minor/non-serious (62.83%) and time constraint (26.70%). 3.14% participants reported to have some adverse events with the drugs used by self-medication.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Prevalence of self-medication for dermatological disorders was alarming high. Self-medication practices are highest for acne, superficial fungal infections, hair fall and dandruff. Proper training of medical undergraduates in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological problems with special emphasis on drug usage aspects are needed.</p>

scholarly journals An unprecedent prevalence of palmoplantar warts among nursing students

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
M. Vijaya Bharathi ◽  
Neetha L. ◽  
S. Murugan ◽  
S. Rajagopal ◽  
J. Nivin Simon
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
First Year ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Nursing College ◽  
Hands And Feet

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Skin diseases are common contributors to disease morbidity worldwide, particularly among adolescents. Although skin diseases are rarely lethal, they can have a significant impact in terms of treatment cost, absence from school, and psychological distress. Verruca vulgaris (cutaneous warts) is a common skin problem in adolescents that commonly affects the hands and feet. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of warts among nursing students.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods: </strong>Three hundred and twenty eight undergraduate degree students of nursing college were examined for skin conditions after an unprecedented sporadic visitors form the nursing college with palmo-plantar warts. The study was conducted at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulasekharam, Kanyakumari district during the period of 20 March 2019 to 25 March 2019.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 328 students, 102 students (31%) remained healthy dermatologically. Seborrheic dermatitis was found among 145 students (4.4%), pediculosis was found in 40 students (12%). 34 students were having palmoplantar warts (10.4%). Among these, nearly 30 were having palmar warts and only 4 were having plantar and palmar warts. 83 first year students were not having any warts in their hands or foot, whereas 11 among 2nd year, 16 among 3rd year students and 7 among 4th year students were having viral warts. Prevalence was more among 2nd and 3rd year students.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Screening of hostel students should also include for the presence of viral skin disease like herpes simplex, Herpes zoster and HPV infections and they should be treated then and there to break the chain of transmission.</p>

Investigating Personality and Psychopathology in Patients With Psoriasis

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Vari ◽  
Patrizia Velotti ◽  
Alessandro Crisi ◽  
Silvana Carlesimo ◽  
Antonio G. Richetta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Affective Quality ◽  
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Completion Test ◽  
Skin Conditions

Abstract. A broad range of literature reported higher rates of psychopathology and personality disorders among patients affected by skin conditions. Specifically, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations are more frequently reported by patients affected by skin diseases. This study aimed to examine psychopathology and personality in a group of patients affected by psoriasis by means of a self-report measure (Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory – MCMI-III) and a performance-based technique (Wartegg Drawing Completion Test [WDCT], CWS). Study results showed a higher rate of passive-aggressiveness and paranoia among psoriatic patients (MCMI-III). When assessing patients through the performance-based technique (WDCT, CWS), a higher rate of global rejection (GR) – linked by previous literature to suicidal ideation – and a lower affective quality of the drawings emerged. We discuss the clinical importance of detecting psychological issues in dermatology patients by means of a multimethod assessment that goes beyond patients’ self-evaluation of their symptoms and emotions.

Molecular Targets of Phytochemicals for Skin Inflammation

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (14) ◽  
pp. 1533-1550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Eun Kim ◽  
Ki Won Lee
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Molecular Targets ◽  
Skin Inflammation ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cellular Damage ◽  
Aesthetic Appearance ◽  
Immune Mediated ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Effects Of Aging

Skin is a protective organ and the largest of the human body. Due to its pivotal role in aesthetic appearance, skin health has a significant impact on quality of life. Chronic inflammation of the skin often marks the beginning of various skin diseases. Immune-mediated responses serve to protect the body from external insults and require succinct control, and can lead to ongoing cellular damage and various skin conditions if left unchecked. Studies have shown that phytochemicals can alter processes involved in skin inflammation and alleviate the effects of aging, cancer, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and vitiligo. Direct molecular targets of some phytochemicals have been identified and their precise mechanisms of action investigated. In this review, we summarize recent findings on the effects of phytochemicals on skin inflammation and the mechanisms of action involved.

scholarly journals Treatment of acne and acne-related scarring with fixed combination clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel (1.2%/3.75%) and tretinoin gel microsphere 0.06% in an Asian American transgender female

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2098403
Author(s):  
Edidiong CN Kaminska
Keyword(s):  
Benzoyl Peroxide ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Fixed Combination ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Topical Therapy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Clindamycin Phosphate ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Group Post

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin diseases in the United States and can affect any gender or ethnic group. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and scarring from acne can have a negative psychosocial impact on patients. Skin of color patients are particularly prone to PIH, as the dark marks left from acne may take several months to resolve, far after the acne has cleared. Here, we report a case of moderate acne with associated scarring in a transgender, Asian American female who was successfully treated with fixed combination topical therapy with clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel 1.2%/3.75% and tretinoin gel microsphere 0.06%.

Herbal Therapy for Management Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azin Ayatollahi ◽  
Alireza Firooz ◽  
Ensieh Lotfali ◽  
Faraz Mojab ◽  
Azam Fattahi
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Herbal Extracts ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Current Therapies ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Conventional Antibiotics

Introduction: Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis [SD] are similar skin conditions but have different severities. Because the current therapies are not able to completely remove dandruff, herbal extracts with better effectiveness and fewer side effects are being used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Due to the adverse effects of chemical drugs, the use of natural products and traditional medicine has sharply increased over the past few decades. Therefore, in this review, we report herbs used as anti-dandruff agents in traditional medicine around the world. Methods: The review was conducted on the literature available on the medicinal utility of certain plants as antidandruff agents using PubMed and Google Scholar and the following search terms: Dandruff and Plants or Medicinal Plant and Dandruff treatment; and Essential oil and Dandruff. Results: Because the current therapies are not able to completely remove dandruff, herbal extracts with better effectiveness and fewer side effects are being used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Nowadays, there are many different types of herbal antidandruff shampoo. They are effective and safe without the side effects of chemical agents. Recently, a large number of physicians have turned to herbal medicine. Clinical evidence of the therapeutic effects from herbal products has led to the study of many more herbs for their therapeutic roles. Conclusion: Herbal are now accepted to act a essential role in the development of favourable therapeutics, either alone or in combination with conventional antibiotics. However, the major challenges to this include finding compounds with satisfactorily lower MICs, low toxicity, and high bioavailability for effective and safe use in humans and animals.

scholarly journals Diaper dermatitis: differential diagnosis and prevention issues

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Irina N. Zakharova ◽  
Irina I. Pshenichnikova ◽  
Tatiana M. Tvorogova
Keyword(s):  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Diaper Dermatitis ◽  
Japanese Company ◽  
Microbial Invasion ◽  
Prolonged Contact ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Functional Immaturity ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Disposable Diapers ◽  
Allergic Contact

The skin of newborns and infants is characterized by structural and functional immaturity. Diaper dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions in this age period. This condition has a complex and multifactorial etiology. The interaction of several causes, including high humidity under the diaper, skin maceration, and prolonged contact with irritants, leads to destruction of the immature epidermal barrier, microbial invasion, and inflammation. Diaper dermatitis should be differentiated from allergic contact dermatitis, candidiasis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis. Effective measures to prevent diaper dermatitis are to keep the skin dry, reduce friction, limit the time of contact with urine and feces, as well as the topical application of protective products. Today, of all the disposable diapers on the market, the high quality disposable diapers developed and produced by the Japanese company KAO Corporation are proven effective in preventing diaper dermatitis.

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