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Research paper thumbnail of Vitiligine: nuovi concetti e terapie

Area Pediatrica, Apr 1, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Diet and Skin

Advances in Integrative Dermatology

Research paper thumbnail of Vitiligine: nuovi concetti e terapie

Research paper thumbnail of Is There a Place for Local Natural Treatment of Psoriasis?

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018

BACKGROUND: Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products (honey, propolis, royal jelly, be... more BACKGROUND: Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products (honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee wax, and bee venom) to relieve human ailments, propolis in particularly, rich in essential oils such as flavonoid. Propolis is derived from tree buds and plants. It is considered as one of the most well-documented products from the honeybee and has always played an important role in traditional folk medicine. Another renowned plant is Aloe vera appertaining to the Liliaceae family. Its mucilaginous gel has been extensively used in many cultures for its apparent effectiveness in treating wounds, burns, itchiness and hair loss.AIM: The aim was to assess the efficacy of a mixture in an ointment form of propolis (50%) and aloe vera (3%), in the treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis.METHODS: In this double-blind control study, 2248 patients with both mild to moderate cases of psoriasis were evaluated from 2012 to 2015.RESULTS: In Group 1 the overall response at the end of 12 weeks was as ...

Research paper thumbnail of Apitherapy as a New Approach in Treatment of Palmoplantar Psoriasis

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018

BACKGROUND: Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products, "honey, propolis, royal jel... more BACKGROUND: Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products, "honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee wax, and bee venom to relieve human ailments. Propolis is one of the most well-documented products derived from the honeybee and has always played an important role in traditional folk medicine.AIM: The aim was to justify the consideration of Aloe Vera as an effective remedy for the treatment of psoriasis.METHODS: The study follows (857) patients (354 females, 503 males) with a mean age range from (9 - 62) years, affected with moderate to severe psoriasis in palms and foot soles treated by a combination mixture of propolis and Aloe in the form of an ointment (Aloreed) and Beauty reed cream. The treatment duration was for 12 weeks. Results were evaluated by using clinical, histological and statistical parameters.RESULTS: After the 12 - week treatment, we observed an 86% overall response rate from which 62% showed excellent results and 24% showed good results, therefore proving the...

Research paper thumbnail of Primavera: A new therapeutical approach to vulvo-vaginal atrophy

Dermatologic Therapy, 2018

Vulvovaginal atrophy is a condition that affects women, although it is mainly associated with the... more Vulvovaginal atrophy is a condition that affects women, although it is mainly associated with the onset of menopause mainly due to hormonal changes vulvovaginal laxity and mucosal atrophy can also affect women at different life stages such as after pregnancy or for cancer patients who have undergone chemo or endocrine therapy. This condition negatively influence quality of

Research paper thumbnail of Use of Curcumin in Psoriasis

Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences, Jan 25, 2018

Curcumin is a polyphenol derived from the golden spice turmeric, which is widely used for differe... more Curcumin is a polyphenol derived from the golden spice turmeric, which is widely used for different purposes, such as culinary spice and alimentary addictive, make - up and, finally, as a natural product for the treatment of different diseases, especially for the chronic inflammatory ones. Recently, curcumin has been proposed as a valid and safe therapeutic option for psoriasis.

Research paper thumbnail of Vitiligine: nuovi concetti e terapie

Area Pediatrica, Apr 1, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Diet and Skin

Advances in Integrative Dermatology

Research paper thumbnail of Vitiligine: nuovi concetti e terapie

Research paper thumbnail of Is There a Place for Local Natural Treatment of Psoriasis?

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018

BACKGROUND: Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products (honey, propolis, royal jelly, be... more BACKGROUND: Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products (honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee wax, and bee venom) to relieve human ailments, propolis in particularly, rich in essential oils such as flavonoid. Propolis is derived from tree buds and plants. It is considered as one of the most well-documented products from the honeybee and has always played an important role in traditional folk medicine. Another renowned plant is Aloe vera appertaining to the Liliaceae family. Its mucilaginous gel has been extensively used in many cultures for its apparent effectiveness in treating wounds, burns, itchiness and hair loss.AIM: The aim was to assess the efficacy of a mixture in an ointment form of propolis (50%) and aloe vera (3%), in the treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis.METHODS: In this double-blind control study, 2248 patients with both mild to moderate cases of psoriasis were evaluated from 2012 to 2015.RESULTS: In Group 1 the overall response at the end of 12 weeks was as ...

Research paper thumbnail of Apitherapy as a New Approach in Treatment of Palmoplantar Psoriasis

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018

BACKGROUND: Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products, "honey, propolis, royal jel... more BACKGROUND: Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products, "honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee wax, and bee venom to relieve human ailments. Propolis is one of the most well-documented products derived from the honeybee and has always played an important role in traditional folk medicine.AIM: The aim was to justify the consideration of Aloe Vera as an effective remedy for the treatment of psoriasis.METHODS: The study follows (857) patients (354 females, 503 males) with a mean age range from (9 - 62) years, affected with moderate to severe psoriasis in palms and foot soles treated by a combination mixture of propolis and Aloe in the form of an ointment (Aloreed) and Beauty reed cream. The treatment duration was for 12 weeks. Results were evaluated by using clinical, histological and statistical parameters.RESULTS: After the 12 - week treatment, we observed an 86% overall response rate from which 62% showed excellent results and 24% showed good results, therefore proving the...

Research paper thumbnail of Primavera: A new therapeutical approach to vulvo-vaginal atrophy

Dermatologic Therapy, 2018

Vulvovaginal atrophy is a condition that affects women, although it is mainly associated with the... more Vulvovaginal atrophy is a condition that affects women, although it is mainly associated with the onset of menopause mainly due to hormonal changes vulvovaginal laxity and mucosal atrophy can also affect women at different life stages such as after pregnancy or for cancer patients who have undergone chemo or endocrine therapy. This condition negatively influence quality of

Research paper thumbnail of Use of Curcumin in Psoriasis

Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences, Jan 25, 2018

Curcumin is a polyphenol derived from the golden spice turmeric, which is widely used for differe... more Curcumin is a polyphenol derived from the golden spice turmeric, which is widely used for different purposes, such as culinary spice and alimentary addictive, make - up and, finally, as a natural product for the treatment of different diseases, especially for the chronic inflammatory ones. Recently, curcumin has been proposed as a valid and safe therapeutic option for psoriasis.