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Studies on some recommended ayurvedic herbs for contact dermatitis
M A Iyengar1, M Tripathi, C R Srinivas
1Department of pharmacognosy, college of pharmaceutical sciences, Manipal - 576 119, India.
Ancient Science of Life
|May 5, 2012
Summary
Plant-derived topical medications, while common for medical and cosmetic uses, can trigger contact dermatitis. Clinical studies investigated 34 herbal drugs to understand their role in causing this skin condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
- Ethnobotany
Background:
- Topical plant-derived drugs are widely used for medicinal and cosmetic applications.
- Clinical evidence suggests a link between these herbal remedies and the development of contact dermatitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the etiological role of commonly used plant-derived drugs in causing contact dermatitis.
- To assess the potential of 34 herbal drugs to induce allergic contact reactions.
Main Methods:
- Clinical studies were conducted involving 34 different herbal drugs.
- Patient cases with suspected contact dermatitis from topical plant products were evaluated.
Main Results:
- A significant number of the evaluated herbal drugs were implicated in the etiology of contact dermatitis.
- The clinical studies provided evidence supporting the role of specific plant drugs in causing skin reactions.
Conclusions:
- Certain plant-derived drugs commonly used topically can be significant causative agents of contact dermatitis.
- Further research and awareness are needed regarding the dermatological risks associated with herbal remedies.
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