Natural Products for Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Disorders presents a simple and straightforward exploration of the role medicinal plants play in treating a diverse range of skin-related disorders. With contributions from researchers worldwide, this book delves into the pathology of skin conditions such as eczema, superficial mycoses, acne, vitiligo, and skin ulcers, providing effective treatment protocols using natural remedies.
It also addresses prevalent disorders like atopic dermatitis and skin infections in developing countries. Finally, the book sheds light on the rising concern of skin cancer and potential natural therapeutic approaches. Readers will be equipped with the knowledge to harness the power of natural medicines in their dermatology practice.
This comprehensive resource serves as a handbook for medical residents, students and dermatologists, offering invaluable insights into the potential of medicinal plants for the treatment of skin and soft tissue disorders.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Eczema, Etiology and Treatment
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Atopy Patch Test (APT)
- Skin Prick Tests (SPT)
- Severity Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis (Scorad)
- Types of Eczema
- Severity Classification of Atopic Dermatitis
- Etiology
- Genetics
- Skin Barrier Defects
- Microbial Colonization and Superinfection
- Immunological Dysfunction Or Regulation
- Altered Lipid Composition
- Neuroinflammation
- Food Allergies and Other Environmental Factors
- Treatment
- Conventional Treatment
- Topical Therapy
- Emollients
- Natural Emollients
- Topical Corticosteroids (TCS)
- Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors (TCIS)
- Phosphodiesterase-4 (Pde4) Inhibitors
- Topical Antibiotics
- Phototherapy
- Broad Band Uv-B/ Bbuvb (290-320Nm)
- Narrow-Band Uvb/ Nbuvb (311-313Nm)
- Uva-1 (340-400Nm)
- Combined Uva/Uvb (280+400Nm)
- Psoralens+ Uva Therapy (Puva)
- Excimer Lasers For Targeted Areas (El) (308Nm)
- Blue Light (400-495Nm)
- Common Side- Effects of Phototherapy
- Uncommon Effects On Prolonged Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
- Immunosuppressive Therapy
- Oral Corticosteroids (Ocs)
- Cyclosporine (Cys A)
- Azathioprine
- Methotrexate (MTX)
- Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF)
- Immunomodulatory Therapy
- Alitretinoin
- Biologics
- Dupilumab
- Ustekinumab
- Apremilast
- Immunoglobulins
- Interferons
- Oral Antimicrobials
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Prebiotics and Probiotics
- Vitamin D
- Allergen-Specific Immune Therapy (Asit)
- Psychosomatic Counselling
- Novel Therapeutic Treatment
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- Jak Receptor Inhibitors
- H4R Antagonists
- Topical Pde4 Inhibitors
- Ahr Modulating Agents
- Topical Trpv1R Antagonists
- Oral S1P Modulators
- Herbal Treatment
- Traditional Herbs
- Althea Officinalis (Common Name: Marshmallow; Family: Malvaceae)
- Arnica Montana (Common Name: Wolf's Bane; Family: Asteraceae)
- Avena Sativa (Common Name: Oat; Family: Poaceae)
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Common Name: Liquorice; Family: Fabaceae)
- Linum Usitatissimum (Common Name: Linseed; Family: Linaceae)
- Matricaria Recutita (Common Name: German Chamomile, Family: Asteraceae)
- Oenotherae Oleum (Common Name: Evening Primrose Oil; Family: Onagraceae)
- Stellaria Media (Common Name: Chickweed; Family: Caryophyllaceae)
- Viola Tricolor (Common Name: Wild Pansy; Family: Violaceae)
- Chinese Medicine (Cm)
- Essential Oils
- Conclusion
- References
Chapter 2 Superficial Mycoses As A Challenging Skin Disorder
- Introduction
- Superficial Mycoses and Pathophysiology
- Pityriasis Versicolor
- Dermatophytosis
- Candidiasis
- Epidemiology of Superficial Mycoses
- Current Treatments For Superficial Mycoses
- Targeting For Novel Drug Therapy Against Superficial Mycoses
- Herbal Products With Antifungal Effects
- Allium Sativum
- Aloe Vera
- Alpinia Galanga
- Annona Squamosa
- Camellia Sinensis
- Cinnamomum Cassia
- Citrus Bergamia
- Curcuma Longa
- Cymbopogon Citratus
- Impatiens Balsamina
- Jasminum Sambac
- Rhinacanthus Nasutus
- Sapindus Emarginatus
- Senna Alata
- Zingiber Officinale
- Patents of Herbal and Phytochemical Products Against
- Superficial Mycoses
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
Chapter 3 Acne and Current Possible Treatments
- Introduction
- Conventional Therapies For Acne
- Pharmacological Targets For Phytochemicals Targeting Acne
- Current Possible Treatments Using Phytochemicals
- Phytochemicals
- Nano Phytochemicals
- Conclusion
- References
Chapter 4 Vitiligo and Treatment Protocols
- Introduction
- Etiology
- Types
- Treatment
- Conventional Treatment Protocols
- Non Surgical Therapies
- Phototherapy/Light Therapy
- Psoralen Plus Uva (Puva) Therapy
- Adverse Effects and Contraindications
- Narrow Band Uvb (Nbuvb) Therapy
- Adverse Effects and Contraindications
- Alternate Protocols
- Broad Band Uvb (Bbuvb) Therapy
- Khellin Plus Uva (Kuva) Therapy
- Phenylalanine Plus Uva (Phe-Uva) Therapy
- Corticosteroids
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Systemic Corticosteroids
- Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors (Tcis)/Topical Immunomodulators (Tims)
Author
- Heba Abd El-Sattar El-Nashar
- Mohamed El-Shazly
- Nouran Mohammed Fahmy
