title: Resolution of Cutaneous Sarcoidosis Following Topical Application of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi Mushroom).
abstract: Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine as a herbal remedy for over 2000 years. Studies have shown that G. lucidum has anti-allergic, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. A review of the literature revealed that there were no studies examining the use of G. lucidum for the treatment of skin diseases. Here, we report the case of a 44-year-old male patient who used soap enriched with G. lucidum and goat's milk for 3 days in treating annular cutaneous sarcoidosis. The patient showed almost complete regression of the lesions.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey. gsaylamkurtipek@yahoo.com.
authors: Gulcan
authors: G
authors: Saylam Kurtipek
authors: Department of Dermatology, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey.
authors: Arzu
authors: A
authors: Ataseven
authors: Department of Chest Disease, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey.
authors: Ercan
authors: E
authors: Kurtipek
authors: Department of Pathology, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey.
authors: İlknur
authors: İ
authors: Kucukosmanoglu
authors: Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey. drmrtoksoz@gmail.com.
authors: Mustafa Rasid
authors: MR
authors: Toksoz
keywords: Annular cutaneous sarcoidosis; Ganoderma lucidum; Topical treatment