In two experiments, f3-carotene applied to mice initiated with 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA), concomitantly with croton resin and croton oil, increased tumor incidence by 58 and 29%. In the same experiments, retinyl acetate reduced tumor incidence by 76 and 29%. Retinol in one experiment reduced the number of papillomas by 75%. f3-lonone, squalene, and isoprene had little or no effect o...

Tanaman puring (Codiaeum variegatum L.) dikenal sebagai tanaman hias karena bentuk dan warna daun yang beragam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginventarisasi jenis-jenis dibudidayakan di pekarangan rumah Desa Makaaruyen, Kecamatan Modoinding, Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan metode survei langsung menjelajah setiap mempunyai puring, mengambil dokumentasi berupa f...

Syzygium cumini L. is widely used for the treatment of diabetes in various parts of India. The protective efficacy of S. cumini seed extract (SCE) against peroxidative damage contributing to skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice was tested in the present study. A single topical application of 7,12-dimethyl benz(a)anthracene (100 microg/100 microl acetone), followed 2 weeks later by repeated ...

An experimental local infection system has been developed in which exudates are induced with croton oil in granuloma pouches of rats. This system provided a suitable model for the evaluation of the therapeutic effect of two antibiotics, cefazolin and cephalothin. Exudate levels of cefazolin were found to be higher than those of cephalothin, and these levels correlated with the higher serum leve...

BACKGROUND Face-lift surgery when combined with perioral phenol-croton oil peel is an underappreciated tool for face rejuvenation. The procedure results in significant central face skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. METHODS A retrospective review of 47 consecutive patients who underwent simultaneous face lift and perioral peel was performed. The objective measures used to evaluate the cha...

Background: Melastoma malabathricum L. Smith (family Melastomaceae) is a shrub that has been used by the Malay practitioners of traditional medicine to treat various types of ailments. The present study aimed to determine the chemopreventive activity of methanol extract of M. malabathricum leaves (MEMM) using the standard 7,12dimethylbenz(α)anthracene (DMBA)/croton oil-induced mouse skin carcin...

BACKGROUND Melastoma malabathricum L. Smith (family Melastomaceae) is a shrub that has been used by the Malay practitioners of traditional medicine to treat various types of ailments. The present study aimed to determine the chemopreventive activity of methanol extract of M. malabathricum leaves (MEMM) using the standard 7,12-dimethylbenz(α)anthracene (DMBA)/croton oil-induced mouse skin carcin...

Crude oil exploration is associated with spillage causing environmental degradation including loss of soil fertility and biodiversity. Various technologies are available for remediating crude polluted soil, but, bioremediation seems to be more environmentally friendly cost effective. Thus, the current work on using cow dung wire croton leave as amendments. It was conducted a batch process monit...

This author discusses the utility and versatility of the modern croton oil peel, which, unlike older formulations, may be used for all ages and skin types for effective and long-lasting skin resurfacing. He provides the rationale for various croton oil concentrations, focusing on avoiding complications while achieving a desirable clinical result and includes a comprehensive guide to application...