title: Tea tree oil as a novel antipsoriasis weapon.
abstract: Psoriasis is a clinical skin disease that is characterized by erythematous scaling plaques and involves the extensor site of the extremities, the scalp and other surfaces of the skin. Tea tree oil (TTO) is considered an essential oil, obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and terminal branchlets of Melaleuca alternifolia. Notably,terpinen-4-ol, the major TTO constituent, has been found to have potent anti-inflammatory properties. It is suggested that terpinen-4-ol may be a novel potential agent against psoriasis. This article draws attention to the antipsoriatic effect of TTO and provides a theoretical molecular approach.
authors.forename: Nader
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pazyar
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yaghoobi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D018836:Inflammation Mediators / Q000378:metabolism; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D020947:Tea Tree Oil / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014664:Vasodilation / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D018836:Inflammation Mediators; D020947:Tea Tree Oil