BACKGROUND The acidic pH of the stratum corneum (SC) is important for epidermal permeability barrier homeostasis. Acidification of the skin surface has been suggested as a therapeutic strategy for skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis (AD). OBJECTIVE We performed an animal study to evaluate the usefulness of acidification of SC for inhibition of AD lesions and to find out if the therapeuti...

During the healing process of third-degree skin burns, a very complex response involves different cells and tissues linked together by intra- and extra-cellular mechanisms. For the restoration of damaged tissues, angiogenesis is the key point in the formation of new blood vessels. By their emollient, astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, biostimulator, epithelizing and cicatrizing effect, ...

BACKGROUND The number of diabetic patients in adult population is increasing. All this population are at risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that are associated with unwanted ailments and high mortality. In spite of current therapies for DFUs, further therapies are needed to help the patients. METHODS The efficacy of herbal cream containing Pelargonium graveolens and Oliveria deco...

BACKGROUND The efficacy of many preparations for topical use in herpes infections have remained rather disappointing. The development of new antiviral drugs, especially herbal preparations, thus remains desirable. In a screening study with plant extracts, a rhubarb root extract and a sage extract showed a promising activity. OBJECTIVE The efficacy of a combined topical preparation with rhubar...

Plants have long history of use to cure and prevention various human ailments. In the present study Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum, Centella asiatica Hibiscus rosa sinensis extracts been used formulate skin care cream with varied proportion individual extract. The formulations F3 F4 selected for evaluation wound healing on basis preliminary results parameter evaluated Polyherbal cream. form...

This preliminary study focuses on the effect of a topical application of herbal Hair Loss Cream, in the reduction of hair loss and promotion of new hair growth in men and women. Twenty subjects (15 men and 5 women), with varying levels of hair loss, were enrolled in this six month study. This study indicates that herbal Hair Loss Cream is effective in reducing hair loss in both men and women: 5...

Ruyan Neixiao Cream (RYNXC) is a traditional Chinese herbal formula for treating mammary precancerous disease. This study was carried out to investigate in vivo anticancer effect of RYNXC and multiple constituents. 32 virginal Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into blank control group (BC), mammary precancer models group (MODEL), tamoxifen group (TAM), and Ruyan Neixiao Cream group (RYN...

Phytomedicine for wound healing are not only cheap and affordable but are also purportedly to be safe as hypersensitive reactions are rarely encountered with the use of these agents. Passiflora foetida is reported to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-oxidant activities. It is reported that traditionally its leaves used in the wound healing treatment. Thus, the study was carried out to...