A 29-year-old female, an aesthetician, developed occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by extracts of crude drugs. The results of 48-hour closed patch testing showed positive reactions to the moisturizing cream and oil that she used in her work. This cream and oil included Scutellraria Baicalensis, mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), and Artemisia capillaris,Gardenia. The results of patch t...

The majority of atopic dermatitis (AD) patients respond satisfactorily to gentle bathing, frequent moisturizing, and topical medications. Second-line therapies for AD should be used in recalcitrant cases or in patients with uncontrolled disease despite compliance with first-line measures and avoidance of allergens. Recommended advanced therapies include phototherapy, especially narrowband ultra...

Hypothyroidism mainly affects adults. The improper functioning of the thyroid gland results in hormone deficiency, and slowdown metabolism whole body skin changes. study aimed to present, based on a literature review, symptoms occurring hypothyroidism substances that can reduce adverse effects support care. cosmetics rich moisturizing ingredients, antioxidants, keratolytic, immunomodulating are...

Sericin as one of two main proteins in silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) cocoons was found to have the ability increase skin moisture cosmetics. The objective this study determine optimal formula sericin nanoparticle lotion and effectiveness lotion. formation nanoparticles mainly carried out by mixing stirring mechanism using urea a crosslinking agent. Temperature speed were fixed, while duration varie...

Introduction: Skin toxicity is a frequent side effect of radio and chemo-treatments in patients treated for breast cancer after conservative surgery. The aim of this paper is to report our experience in the management of skin toxicity evaluating radiotherapy planning and using preventive local aids. Materials and Methods: We have observed 300 patients undergoing radiotherapy. All received the p...

Aloe vera is an herb distributed throughout the world. The herb is used internally to combat most digestive problems, including constipation, poor appetite, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome as well as, asthma, diabetes, immune system enhancement, peptic ulcers. A scrutiny of literature revealed some notable pharmacological activities of the plant such as anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antitu...

Sir, Adverse reactions from sunscreen ingredients have been increasingly reported, including allergic and irritant contact dermatitis, phototoxic and photoallergic reactions, contact urticaria and even severe anaphylactic reactions (1). UV filters, the active sunscreen components, are more frequently being added to cosmetic products such as lipsticks and moisturizing creams. Moreover, the varie...