Herbal remedies for psoriasis: what are our patients taking?
The objective of this study was to review and explore the top 15 currently used and the historically used herbal remedies in the treatment of psoriasis. Articles, press releases, message boards, product marketing sites, and patient education lines through the National Library of Medicine (www.pubmed.gov), National Psoriasis Foundation (www.psoriasis.org), Google (www.google. com), and Yahoo (www.yahoo.com) were reviewed. Despite widespread use of complementary and alternative medications, specifically herbals, there is limited scientific data regarding their benefits and interactions. Studies on the efficacy and side effect profiles of these remedies are needed. Additionally, both providers and patients need to be cognizant of both potential benefit distortion and adulteration of the herbal products.
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Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
Rogers
Cindy J
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Jacob
Sharon E
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D004340:Drug Contamination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004346:Drug Information Services; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D041743:Herb-Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D012449:Safety; D012651:Self Medication / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration