Research Papers
- Acne (6)
- Alopecia areata (hair loss) (2)
- Dermatomyositis (1)
- Eczema (9)
- Fungal (1)
- Herpes (6)
- Lupus Erythematosus (1)
- Psoriasis (7)
- Rosacea (2)
- scleroderma (1)
- vitiligo (4)
- Research:Melissa officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) (lemon balm) is used in folk medicine for nervous complaints, lower abdominal disorders and, more recently, for treating Herpes simplex lesions. In this work the
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Summary Inhibitory effects of ethanolic extracts from 10 Chinese herbs on herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) replication were investigated. By a bioassay-guided fractionation procedure, NN-B-5 was identified from seeds of N. nucifera. NN-B-5 significantly blocked HSV-1 multiplication in HeLa cells without apparent cytotoxicity. To elucidate the point in HSV-1 replication where arrest occurred, a set of key regulatory events leading to the viral multiplication was examined, including HSV-1 DNA synthesis and viral immediate early gene expressions.
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Researchers in China tested 25 patients suffering with psoriasis, who did not respond to western drug treatments like aminopterin, and treated them with a herbal formula. The main herbs used were Hu Zhang (Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati), Dan Shen (Radix Saliae Miltiorrhizae), and Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae). Out of the 25 patients, 8 were treated successfully, 8 showed moderate improvement , and 9 showed only slight improvement.
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Sulphorhodamine B assay for measuring proliferation of a pigmented melanocyte cell line and its application to the evaluation of crude
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The following research using Tribulus terrestris, or Bai Ji Li in Chinese, showed an increased melanocyte activation of 56.25% above the control group who didn't receive any herbal therapy. This is good news those living with vitiligo!
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OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of Qingre Cuochuang tablet (QCT) in treating female delayed acne vulgaris (FDAV,
- Research:To differentiate and type the acne vulgaris patients and to treat them with our own recipes for dissipating heat and detoxifying in traditional Chinese medicine 148 cases were typed and trated as:
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Background Our group recently reported a randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial on
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Background Phosphorylase kinase (PhK), also known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-phosphorylase b phosphotransferase, integrates
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This study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of the herose formula, a Chinese herbal remedy that helps promote bloood circulation,
- Research:Bai Zhi, which is commonly used for the treatment of psoriasis, has been found to be effective for the treatment of vitiligo as well.
- Research:Ling Zhi with its literal translated name of "spiritual mushroom", has a long history of use throughout Asia.
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OBJECTIVE: To report a case of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) associated with use of isotretinoin.
- Research:Isotretinoin is a drug obtained from retinoid acid, often used for the treatment of different types of acne. The way it acts on the
- Research:Three case reports on inflammatory bowel disease associated with use of isotretinoin are described. All three patients were male adolescents,
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To investigate the prevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and
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Severe genital herpes may be the reason of infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss and IVF failures.
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Rosacea is a chronic disorder characterized by hypersensitivity of the facial vasculature, presenting with intense flushing eventually leading to
- Research:Twenty-five patients with rosacea were compared with twenty-five control subjects for previous medical history and tests of immune
- Research:CONTEXT: Current evidence that breastfeeding is beneficial for infant and child health is based exclusively on observational studies.
- Research:Abstract: The treatment of psoriasis in children is still an intractable problem and demands a long-term therapy with prolonged efficacy that is free from serious adverse events. Many modes of
- Research:Anti-candidial activities of eight traditional Chinese medicinal (TCM) herbs were evaluated against six different Candida
- Research:Traditional herbal medicines have been safely used for the treatment of various human diseases since ancient China. We selected 10 herbal
- Research:WASHINGTON, DC A new anti-herpes agent derived from a common herb
effectively treats and prevents the disease in animals. Researchers from - Research:SummaryFor effective treatment of vitiligo, it is as important to arrest the progression of the disease as it is to induce repigmentation. Recently, oxidative stress has been shown to play an
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Background There is strong evidence to suggest that the prevalence of atopic eczema is
Research:Background There has been considerable interest in traditional Chinese herbal medicine (TCHM) as a treatment for atopic dermatitis
A controlled trial of traditional Chinese medicinal plants in widespread non-exudative atopic eczemaResearch:Severe and widespread atopic eczema often fails to respond adequately to currently available therapies. Following the observation ofResearch:Research:Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm County Council, National Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Research:Background Although emotional stress has long been suspected to exacerbate acne vulgaris, previous reports addressing its influence on acne severity have been mainly anecdotal.Research:Since eicosanoids have been implicated in the pathogenesis of psoriasis, less potent eicosanoid mediators derived from fish oil might improve psoriasis.Research:Patients with psoriasis were divided into three groups according to their clinical course: developing stage, stable stage, and remission stage.