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Rosehip extract and wound healing: A review
Malachy Belkhelladi1, Amina Bougrine2
1McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
|August 22, 2023
Summary
Rosehip oil (RO) shows potential for improving postsurgical scars. While preliminary evidence suggests RO may reduce scar size and redness, more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness for wound treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Wound Healing
- Natural Product Research
Background:
- Millions of patients develop new scars annually from medical procedures.
- Natural compounds are increasingly explored for scar and skin disorder treatments.
- Rosehip oil (RO), derived from Rosa canina L., has diverse industrial applications but its scar treatment potential is under-reviewed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current scientific findings on the application of Rosehip oil (RO) for treating postsurgical scars.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of published journal articles, including clinical trials and reviews.
- Databases searched: PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar.
- Inclusion criteria: English-language articles.
Main Results:
- Limited high-quality studies exist on Rosehip oil's (RO) therapeutic potential.
- Two human clinical trials suggest RO may be effective in topical wound treatments.
- RO extracts may decrease postsurgical scar size and erythema by modulating macrophages and inflammatory cytokines.
Conclusions:
- Preliminary evidence indicates Rosehip oil (RO) may offer benefits for postsurgical scars.
- Insufficient data currently supports recommending RO for wound treatment.
- Further research is necessary to validate RO's therapeutic effects on human skin and its suitability for topical formulations.
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