Evolution of Post-Surgical Scars Treated with Pure Rosehip Seed Oil

Abstract

The rosehip seed oil (RHO), obtained from different plant species of the genus Rosa, is one of the compounds used empirically for cosmetic improvement of skin scarring. Despite its widespread use in clinical practice, there are few studies evaluating the activity of this compound on the clinical course of cutaneous scars. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Repavar ® rosehip oil on improvement of post-surgical skin scars. One comparative, single-center, prospective clinical trial was carried out in 108 patients undergoing cutaneous surgery procedures in the Dermatology Service of University Hospital of Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín (Spain). Subjective parameters (erythema, discoloration, atrophy and hypertrophy) were evaluated at 6 and 12 weeks on 76 adults who treated scars with pure RHO twice a day (test group), 32 patients with not treatment (control group), and completed the study. Lesser degree of erythema was observed at 6 and 12 weeks in treated-patients compared with the control group and decreased discoloration and atrophy at 12 weeks, with statistically significant differences in all cases (p < 0.05). This study demonstrates that the RHO Repavar ® is useful for cosmetic improvement on erythema, discoloration and atrophyof post-surgical skin scars, getting a better overall evolution and appearance thereof.

Rose Hip Seed Oil: Methods of Extraction and Chemical Composition

“…Due to the content of above mentioned substances, rose hip seed oil acts as a natural skin care substance, moisturizer, and anti‐aging agent. Moreover, the rose oil may be useful for healing scars and diminishing photoaging and imparts smoothness to skin . It is also used for treatment of skin disorders, such as eczema, trophic ulcers of the skin, and cheilitis …”

Rosehip extract and wound healing: A review

“…In the study by Valerón‐Almazán et al 9 the treatment group had significantly lower rates of erythema after both 6 and 12 weeks (73% of treated patients did not present with erythema at 12 weeks vs. 50% of control patients). The rosehip group also showed lower rates of dyschromia, with differences observed at 6 and 12 weeks; only the differences at 12 weeks were significant (63% of treated patients without discoloration vs. 21% control).…”

“…In the study by Valerón-Almazán et al 9 the treatment group had significantly lower rates of erythema after both 6 and 12 weeks (73% of treated patients did not present with erythema at 12 weeks vs.…”

Range of Cosmetics Based on Natural Extracts With Role of Protection Against Environmental Pollution Factors

“…% galic acid  Antioxidant activity: 1,79 mols % TROLOX Rose hip oil, predominantly used by the authors, has an important antioxidant action, by combating free radicals, eliberating skin from harmful substances and impurities; a moisturizing effect by the quick penetration of dry skin and pH equilibration capacity; it is a strong cicatrizant and regenerat for skin; its anti-aging properties come from the high content of retinol determining the revitalization of cells, blurring wrinkles and restoring normal texture of skin. [7] Further, in analyzes, several dosing and identification for some of the following compounds from the used plant material were performed: flavones, polyphenols, tannins, saponins triterpene, fatty acids, vitamin E, etc. ; also, related technical specifications were drafted.…”