Cutaneous leishmaniasis: what about a new, inexpensive, effective, topical herbal remedy?
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) remains an important disease and public health problem in many parts around the world especially in the Middle East. In the absence of adequate treatment, the lesion could become chronic and disfiguring. We report on three cases with chronic CL lesions that were successfully treated with topical application of a new herbal mixture named "Z-HE". It is clearly demonstrated that this inexpensive, simple, effective and non toxic topical drug has a promising curative role in the treatment of CL.
Zerehsaz
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Shiraz Multispecialty Clinic, Iran. fzerehsaz@hamyar.net
Beheshti
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Rezaian
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Joubeh
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D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016773:Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Q000188:drug therapy*; D029561:Lythraceae; D008297:Male; D019660:Malvaceae; D008875:Middle Aged; D008517:Phytotherapy; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011306:Prescription Fees; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D028321:Plant Preparations