The effect of <i>Aloe vera</i> gel and sweet almond oil on striae gravidarum in nulliparous women

Hajhashemi, Maryam; Mahmoud, Rafieian; Boroujeni, Hojjat Allah Rouhi; Miraj, Sepideh; Memarian, Shadman; Keivani, Atefeh; Haghollahi, Fedyeh

doi:10.1080/14767058.2017.1325865

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“…In a nonrandomized study, Tashan and Kafkasli (2012) have demonstrated that massage with bitter almond oil may be effective in reducing the visibility of current striae gravidarum, and in the prevention of new striae [ 105 ]. Other formulations have been shown to ameliorate striae itching [ 106 ]. However, other products containing almond oil have not shown to have similar benefit [ 140 ].…”

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“…However, other products containing almond oil have not shown to have similar benefit [ 140 ]. For example, sweet almond oil in creams are more effective than the base cream at ameliorating the itching of striae and preventing its progression [ 106 ]. In a study by Sultana et al done with murine models, topical almond oil was shown to prevent the structural damage caused by UV irradiation [ 107 ].…”

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Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils

Lin

Zhong

Santiago

2017

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Plant oils have been utilized for a variety of purposes throughout history, with their integration into foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. They are now being increasingly recognized for their effects on both skin diseases and the restoration of cutaneous homeostasis. This article briefly reviews the available data on biological influences of topical skin applications of some plant oils (olive oil, olive pomace oil, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, safflower seed oil, argan oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, borage oil, jojoba oil, oat oil, pomegranate seed oil, almond oil, bitter apricot oil, rose hip oil, German chamomile oil, and shea butter). Thus, it focuses on the therapeutic benefits of these plant oils according to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the skin, promotion of wound healing and repair of skin barrier.

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Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils

Lin

Zhong

Santiago

2017

IJMS

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“…AV inhibits the adhesion of leukocytes and pro‐inflammatory cytokines such as tumour necrosis factor‐alpha, interleukin–6 and interleukin–8 and increases anti‐inflammatory cytokines (Burusapat et al., 2018; Takzare et al., 2009; Tamura et al., 2009). In addition to the abovementioned characteristics, AV affects fibroblast growth factor receptors, stimulates proliferation, and enhances collagen production, as a regenerative product (El‐Gammal et al., 2018; Eshghi et al., 2010; Ghafarzadeh & Eatemadi, 2017; Hajhashemi et al., 2018). Due to these beneficial effects, AV accelerates wound contraction and increases the breaking strength of resulting scar tissue and synthesis of hyaluronic acid and dermatan sulphate in the granulation tissue of a healing wound (Foster et al., 2011; Radha & Laxmipriya, 2015; Tanaka et al., 2015).…”

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Effects of Aloe vera in adults with mucocutaneous problems: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Metin

Helvaci

Eren

2020

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aims To analyse the different types of Aloe vera (AV) effects on various mucocutaneous problems among adults. Design A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Data Sources An exhaustive scanning of PubMed, Medline, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases was conducted from January 2000–December 2019. Review Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) publishing reports on the effects of AV in various mucocutaneous problems, psoriasis, burn, wound‐healing were included. The standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% confidence Intervals (CIs) were determined for the main outcomes, heterogeneity was analysed using the I2 test and the risk of bias in the studies was reviewed by the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool. Results The study included 23 trials with a total of 4,023 participants. Six trials were included in the meta‐analysis. The results indicated no significant differences in pain scores as assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) (SMD = 0.11, 95% CI: −0.37 to 0.59). The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) scores were significantly lower following AV gel application in two of the studies (SMD = −1.32 95% CI: −1.86 to −0.78). Considering results in a systematic manner, AV accelerated tissue epithelialization and wound‐healing process (N = 3), reduced oral mucositis (N = 3), and improved quality of life (N = 1). Conclusion AV might have beneficial effects in reducing pain scores and the severity of mucocutaneous problems compared with placebo, especially with limited mild to moderate adverse effects. Impact AV may be used as an alternative and integrative approach to reducing symptom severity in mucocutaneous problems and the wound‐healing process. High quality and well‐designed RCTs are still needed to elucidate the effects of AV in a variety of dosages and forms among adults with mucocutaneous problems.

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“…The etiology of SG striae is still unclear. Genetic factors, hormonal factors, and increased mechanical stress in the connective tissue have been implicated in the etiopathogenesis of SG 3,4 . Many studies investigated possible etiologic factors related to the presence of SG.…”

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“…Genetic factors, hormonal factors, and increased mechanical stress in the connective tissue have been implicated in the etiopathogenesis of SG. 3,4 Many studies investigated possible etiologic factors related to the presence of SG. Lurie et al found lower serum levels of relaxin at 36 weeks of gestation in women with SG compared with women without this finding.…”

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Association between serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D levels and the presence and severity of striae gravidarum in primigravid women

Hocaoğlu¹,

Hocaoğlu

Akdeniz

2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background Striae gravidarum (SG) are a form of scarring on the skin observed during pregnancy and an important cosmetic problem. Vitamin D plays an important role in the skin. Aims To assess the association between serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and the presence and severity of SG in primigravid women. Methods The study included 91 primigravid women at the gestational age of 36‐41 weeks. Patients were examined and divided into two groups with respect to whether they had SG or not. Striae were scored using the numerical scoring system of Atwal et al. The serum 25(OH)D levels were evaluated. Results While 55 patients (60.5%) had SG, 36 (39.5%) did not. The mean serum 25(OH)D level of women with SG was 17.69 ± 9.81 ng/mL and of women without SG was 21.18 ± 11.71 ng/mL. There was no statistically significant difference between two groups (P = .144). Multivariate logistic regression analysis has shown that women who have normal values of serum 25(OH)D (≥30 ng/mL) have a lower risk of having SG than women who have scarce levels of serum 25(OH)D (<20 ng/mL) after adjusting for confounding factors (adjusted odds ratio = 0.18, 95% confidence interval: 0.04‐0.72, P = .015). According to the results of the linear‐by‐linear test, the association between serum 25(OH)D levels and the severity of SG was not found significant (P = .82). Conclusions This is the first study to show that having normal values of serum 25(OH)D is linked to a lower risk of having SG than scarce levels. Therefore, management of vitamin D deficiency might help prevent SG in primigravid women.

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The effect of Aloe vera gel and sweet almond oil on striae gravidarum in nulliparous women

Abstract: Aloe vera and sweet almond oil creams reduce the itching of striae and prevent their progression.

Cited by 20 publications

References 9 publications

Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils

Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils

Effects of Aloe vera in adults with mucocutaneous problems: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Association between serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D levels and the presence and severity of striae gravidarum in primigravid women

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