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Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils.
Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Lin TK, et al. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Dec 27;19(1):70. doi: 10.3390/ijms19010070. Int J Mol Sci. 2017. PMID: 29280987 Free PMC article. Review.
They are now being increasingly recognized for their effects on both skin diseases and the restoration of cutaneous homeostasis. This article briefly reviews the available data on biological influences of topical skin applications of some plant oils (olive oil, oliv …
They are now being increasingly recognized for their effects on both skin diseases and the restoration of cutaneous homeostasis. This …
Vegetable Butters and Oils as Therapeutically and Cosmetically Active Ingredients for Dermal Use: A Review of Clinical Studies.
Poljšak N, Kočevar Glavač N. Poljšak N, et al. Front Pharmacol. 2022 Apr 25;13:868461. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2022.868461. eCollection 2022. Front Pharmacol. 2022. PMID: 35548366 Free PMC article. Review.
While the chemical composition of vegetable butters and oils has been studied in detail, there is limited knowledge about their mechanisms of action after application on the skin. To understand their dermal effects better, 27 clinical studies evaluating 17 vegetable …
While the chemical composition of vegetable butters and oils has been studied in detail, there is limited knowledge about their mecha …
Patient acceptability, efficacy, and skin biophysiology of a cream and cleanser containing lipid complex with shea butter extract versus a ceramide product for eczema.
Hon KL, Tsang YC, Pong NH, Lee VW, Luk NM, Chow CM, Leung TF. Hon KL, et al. Hong Kong Med J. 2015 Oct;21(5):417-25. doi: 10.12809/hkmj144472. Epub 2015 Aug 28. Hong Kong Med J. 2015. PMID: 26314567 Free article. Review.
Swabs and cultures from the right antecubital fossa and the worst eczematous area, disease severity (SCORing Atopic Dermatitis index), skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss were obtained prior to and following 4-week usage of a cream/cleanser containing lipid compl …
Swabs and cultures from the right antecubital fossa and the worst eczematous area, disease severity (SCORing Atopic Dermatitis index), sk …
Complementary and alternative medicine treatments for common skin diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Jones VA, Patel PM, Wilson C, Wang H, Ashack KA. Jones VA, et al. JAAD Int. 2020 Dec 26;2:76-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jdin.2020.11.001. eCollection 2021 Mar. JAAD Int. 2020. PMID: 34409356 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments are growing in popularity as alternative treatments for common skin conditions. OBJECTIVES: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the tolerability and treatment response to CAM trea …
BACKGROUND: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments are growing in popularity as alternative treatments for common skin …
Clinical Evaluation of a Diaper Containing a Shea Butter-Based Emollient and Impact on Diapered Skin Erythema.
O'Connor RJ, Visscher MO, Narendran V, Wang Y, Wiesemann F, Carr AN. O'Connor RJ, et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2025 May-Jun;42(3):532-538. doi: 10.1111/pde.15944. Epub 2025 Apr 6. Pediatr Dermatol. 2025. PMID: 40189822 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Skin is a baby's first line of defense against mechanical, chemical, enzymatic, and microbial insults. ...For over a century, physicians have utilized petrolatum-based emollients (PBE) prophylactically and retroactively for skin irritation in …
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Skin is a baby's first line of defense against mechanical, chemical, enzymatic, and microbial insults. ...For …
A review of ethnomedicinal uses of shea butter for dermatoses in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Ugwu-Dike P, Nambudiri VE. Ugwu-Dike P, et al. Dermatol Ther. 2022 Mar;35(3):e14786. doi: 10.1111/dth.14786. Epub 2021 Feb 2. Dermatol Ther. 2022. PMID: 33480103 Review.
Indigenous therapies, or traditional medicines (TMs), constitute a highly accessible and continuously growing health system in many parts of the world, including Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Shea butter, a fat produced from the kernels of the shea tree, has hist …
Indigenous therapies, or traditional medicines (TMs), constitute a highly accessible and continuously growing health system in many parts of …
A shea butter-based ketamine ointment: The antidepressant effects of transdermal ketamine in rats.
Akan M, Skorodumov I, Meinhardt MW, Canbeyli R, Unal G. Akan M, et al. Behav Brain Res. 2023 Aug 24;452:114594. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2023.114594. Epub 2023 Jul 23. Behav Brain Res. 2023. PMID: 37487837
In this proof-of-concept study, we investigated the antidepressant effects of transdermal ketamine delivered via a novel ointment with skin protective, emulsifying and permeation enhancing properties. A shea butter-based 5% (w/w) ketamine ointment or a drug-f …
In this proof-of-concept study, we investigated the antidepressant effects of transdermal ketamine delivered via a novel ointment with sk …
African oils in dermatology.
Ayanlowo O, -Adeife OC, Ilomuanya M, Ebie C, Adegbulu A, Ezeanyache O, Odiase O, Ikebudu V, Akanbi B. Ayanlowo O, et al. Dermatol Ther. 2022 Mar;35(3):e14968. doi: 10.1111/dth.14968. Epub 2021 May 16. Dermatol Ther. 2022. PMID: 33928725 Review.
Plant and seed oils have been used for centuries and possibly millennia in Nigeria and Africa for the maintenance of healthy skin and the traditional treatment of skin disorders. In recent times, some of these oils have regained popularity due to their availability …
Plant and seed oils have been used for centuries and possibly millennia in Nigeria and Africa for the maintenance of healthy skin and …
Moisturizing and antioxidant factors of skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo and vitamin E in human keratinocyte cells.
Mohanan R, Jose SP, Sreevallabhan S, Jalam JK, Tilwani J, Jagmag T, Abhyankar M, George SM. Mohanan R, et al. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2025 Apr;47(2):260-269. doi: 10.1111/ics.13014. Epub 2024 Nov 11. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2025. PMID: 39528438
OBJECTIVE: Moisturizers are integral to daily skincare routines, reflecting the increasing trend among people towards cosmetic products, particularly for skin care. They significantly contribute to preserving skin health, particularly by regulating the epidermal bar …
OBJECTIVE: Moisturizers are integral to daily skincare routines, reflecting the increasing trend among people towards cosmetic products, par …
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