Conclusion: There is no evidence to support recommending the use of any specific non-prescription topical product to prevent radiation-induced acute skin reactions. This literature review has informed a randomised controlled trial of two non-prescription creams in a tropical setting. It is anticipated that the trial will provide evidence-based preventative skin care recommendations for patients...

The prime objective of current investigation was to develop a topical skin care cream (w/o) loaded with Ananas comosus extract versus placebo control, and evaluated non-invasively for changes in skin barrier function i.e., epidermal hydration levels and transepidermal water loss (TEWL), on healthy human volunteers. Active cream carrying 2% extract of Ananas comosus in the internal phase of w/o ...

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the utility of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for the in vitro quantification of econazole nitrate (EN) and 4-cyanophenol (4-CP) in hairless guinea pig skin. Methods. NIR spectra were collected from each of the following: EN and 4-CP powders, EN and 4-CP in solution, and skin samples following topical exposure to either 4-CP in water or EN...

Cancer is a deadly disease wherein the immune system inefficient, resulting in malignant tumors that metastasize. An active and robust body’s natural defense. Research efforts continue exploring alternative immunotherapies to fight cancer. This communication proposes non-infectious vaccines hyper-allergenic skin creams starve through metabolic interference.

Sunscreens aid the body's natural defense mechanisms to protect against harmful UV radiation from the sun. The present study involves the formulation of sunscreen cream with herbal active ingredients and evaluation for its effectiveness. Naturally occurring traditional substances are gradually replacing synthetic counterparts due to their effectiveness and absence of adverse effects. The herbal...

Many dermatologists have in the past studied the phenomenon of eczematous hypersensitivity of the human skin to lanolin (wool fat) (1—6). The reasons for this continuing interest are clear. Lanolin hypersensitivity is of practical im portance because of the very wide-spread modern use of this valuable substance in topical medicaments like ointments, pastes and emulsions, in cosmetics of many ki...

Fenugreek seeds possess antioxidant effects and contain a mucilage which has emollient properties. It can also produce skin healing, whitening, moisturizing, skin soothening and antiwrinkle effects. The purpose of study was to formulate a stable W/O emulsion containing fenugreek seeds extract using liquid paraffin oil. Fenugreek seeds extract, which was obtained by concentrating methanolic extr...