Effectiveness of topical Nigella sativa for vitiligo treatment.
Nigella sativa
herbal
vitiligo treatment
Journal
Dermatologic therapy
ISSN: 1529-8019
Titre abrégé: Dermatol Ther
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9700070
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
07 2019
07 2019
Historique:
received:
04
03
2019
revised:
22
04
2019
accepted:
23
04
2019
pubmed:
27
4
2019
medline:
20
2
2020
entrez:
27
4
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Vitiligo is a pigment disease characterized by the disruption of melanocyte structure and function. Its etiology is unknown; however, genetic predisposition, biochemical factors, and neural mechanisms are thought to be effective. Although many agents are being used for its treatment, generally there is no absolute cure. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of topical Nigella sativa seed oil on vitiligo patients. Thirty-three vitiligo patients were included in the study. Totally 47 areas were evaluated in all patients. Cream containing N sativa seed oil was topically applied to hands, face, and genital region two times a day for 6 months. Statistically significant repigmentation was detected in hands, face, and genital region, the three treatment areas, and the p values are found .005, .001, and .004, respectively. N sativa can be used as an adjuvant therapy that can contribute to the treatment especially in sensitive skin areas like genital region.
Substances chimiques
Dermatologic Agents
0
Plant Oils
0
caraway oil
C2J9B08Q3I
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
e12949Informations de copyright
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