Complementary therapy for atopic eczema and other allergic skin diseases

Artik, Suzan; Ruzicka, Thomas

doi:10.1046/j.1529-8019.2003.01624.x

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“…On the other hand, 36% of participants answered that Chinese herbal therapies can cure AD and are safe because they do not contain corticosteroid. However, Chinese herbal therapies may contain toxic substances such as heavy metals and drug components such as glucocorticosteroid, diazepam, phenylbutazone, paracetamol and thiamine22. They are not safe and may even be harmful, because their composition is unclear and they may have corticosteroid-like actions in some cases22.…”

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“…However, Chinese herbal therapies may contain toxic substances such as heavy metals and drug components such as glucocorticosteroid, diazepam, phenylbutazone, paracetamol and thiamine22. They are not safe and may even be harmful, because their composition is unclear and they may have corticosteroid-like actions in some cases22. Presently, questions related to skin care and environment management related to dietary restrictions, emollient use, bathing and breast feeding.…”

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An Educational Program That Contributes to Improved Patient and Parental Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis

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BackgroundProviding an educational program as part of a health care program for the management of atopic dermatitis (AD) patients has rapidly become popular. AD educational programs can be of benefit in measured outcomes for both dermatology specialists and patients.ObjectiveTo determine the effects of programmed education delivered by dermatology specialists on the management and knowledge of AD, we assessed the effectiveness of patient/parental education at improving AD knowledge, and determined the usefulness of the education.MethodsThe program consisted of five, 20-minutes sessions which were prepared, discussed, reviewed, and delivered by professors of dermatology. At the end of the program, AD knowledge was assessed using a standardized questionnaire. A total of 148 people were included. Fifty-eight patients/parents received the programmed education and the remaining 90 did not receive the programmed education.ResultsThe mean questionnaire scores from both groups were compared. Mean knowledge scores were significantly higher for those who received the education (p=0.00). We analyzed the knowledge score according to factors such as gender, education level, marital status, and occupation. The data indicated that education level influences the subjects' knowledge level of AD, but gender, occupation, and marital status do not.ConclusionAn educational program can be an effective tool to improve patient quality of life and treatment compliance by providing psychological support to the patients and their parents.

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An Educational Program That Contributes to Improved Patient and Parental Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis

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“…In addition, chronic use of stronger steroids may lead to a rebound phenomenon, steroid dermatitis, and rosacea-like lesions (17). Traditional herbs is an alternative therapy that can be used in the treatment of dermatologic disorders (18,19). Previous studies have shown that herbal therapy with oriental medicine may be beneficial for the treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis (20).…”

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Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidative Effects of Korean Red Ginseng Extract in Human Keratinocytes

Hong

Lyu

2011

Immune Netw

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BackgroundIn this study, we have investigated the effect of Korean red ginseng (KRG) extracts on the production of TNF-α and IL-8 in human keratinocytes. Also, to examine the antioxidative effect of red ginseng extracts, free radical scavenging activity and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in human dermal fibroblasts was measured.MethodsTo investigate the effect of KRG in atopic dermatitis, we measured the level of TNF-α and IL-8 secretion in LPS-stimulated human keratinocytes after the treatment of KRG extracts using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Anti-oxidative activity was investigated by measuring 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging and SOD activity.ResultsThe stimulation of human keratinocytes with KRG extracts shifted the LPS-induced cytokine secretion toward a more immunosuppressive response. KRG dose-dependently decreased TNF-α and IL-8 production in HaCaT cells and a significant inhibition of TNF-α was shown when cells were treated with 500 and 1,000 µg/ml of KRG extracts. Additionally, KRG extracts showed DPPH radical scavenging and SOD activity in a dose-dependent manner. Particularly, SOD activities of concentrations higher than 60 µg/ml of KRG extracts were significantly different in human dermal fibroblast cells.ConclusionBased on this study, KRG extracts may be a useful immunosuppressive agent in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

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“…There is no convincing evidence that acupuncture is an efficacious treatment in skin diseases [99]. Case reports of homeopathy applied successfully in dermatological conditions [100] are not supported by empirical evidence [101].…”

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Complementary and alternative medicines: use in skin diseases

Magin¹,

Adams²

2007

Expert Review of Dermatology

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There is a plethora of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) used by sufferers of skin diseases. For the most part, the use of these therapies is based on anecdotal evidence or on traditional patterns of use. Relatively little empirical evidence exists for the use of CAM therapies in skin diseases. Those studies that have examined CAM skin disease therapies have often been flawed methodologically. A small number of CAM therapies have been accepted or are on the cusp of acceptance in dermatological practice. Even here, the evidence for CAM use is often limited or equivocal. Equally, issues of poorly documented adverse effect profiles, quality control of preparations and product adulteration and contamination hamper the integration of CAM therapies into orthodox dermatology practice. Thus, it may be more appropriate to consider 'pluralism' rather than 'integration' in the relationship of CAM and conventional medicine.

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Complementary therapy for atopic eczema and other allergic skin diseases

Cited by 22 publications

References 77 publications

An Educational Program That Contributes to Improved Patient and Parental Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis

An Educational Program That Contributes to Improved Patient and Parental Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis

Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidative Effects of Korean Red Ginseng Extract in Human Keratinocytes

Complementary and alternative medicines: use in skin diseases

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