Chinese Phytopharmacology in dermatology - A Systematic Review
Background: Dermatologic diseases are one of the most frequent health conditions. The impact on the quality of life of patients is evident and the negative effects on health can range from psychological and physical incapacity to even death. Because of the serious impact that dermatologic diseases c...
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| description | Background: Dermatologic diseases are one of the most frequent health conditions. The impact on the quality of life of patients is evident and the negative effects on health can range from psychological and physical incapacity to even death. Because of the serious impact that dermatologic diseases can have on one's health, prevention and treatment of these conditions should be urgently included in global health strategies. Advancing scientific knowledge about traditional techniques has been gaining acknowledgement due to the contributions they can provide to global health. Objective: This study aims to analyse the current evidence on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese phytopharmacology (herbal medicine) on dermatologic conditions and to inform potential applications within western healthcare settings. Methodology: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct and Scielo databases to identify randomized clinical trials on Chinese herbal medicine for dermatologic conditions. Studies with low or moderate quality were excluded. Results: Our literature search yielded 151 studies, 135 after the removal of duplicates. After title and abstract screening, 38 studies were selected for retrieval. Full-text and quality assessment was performed on 33 studies, and 18 studies were included in the final analysis. Conclusions: Evidence suggests that Chinese phytopharmacology can be used as a complementary treatment for some dermatologic conditions. Major benefits seem to exist due to the presence of components that possess anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory action, as well as immunomodulatory effects. More studies should be conducted to confirm the complementary benefits of Chinese phytopharmacology for dermatologic conditions. Registration: The protocol has been registered with the International Prospective Registry for Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO CRD42022308304). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a9de123c2c824d0a8787eb782db05edf2023-05-03T04:10:27ZengElsevierPharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine2667-14252023-06-017100255Chinese Phytopharmacology in dermatology - A Systematic ReviewJorge Magalhães Rodrigues0Catarina Santos1Victor Ribeiro2Anna Alvarenga3Rosa Vilares Santos4IPTC – Research Department in Complementary Medicine of the Portuguese Institute of Taiji and Qigong, Maia, Portugal; ABS – Health Level Atlântico Business School, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal; Corresponding author: IPTC - Research Department in Complementary Medicine, Portuguese Institute of Taiji and Qigong, Rua E n.102, 4470-765, Maia, Porto, PortugalIPTC – Research Department in Complementary Medicine of the Portuguese Institute of Taiji and Qigong, Maia, Portugal; ABS – Health Level Atlântico Business School, Vila Nova de Gaia, PortugalIPTC – Research Department in Complementary Medicine of the Portuguese Institute of Taiji and Qigong, Maia, Portugal; ABS – Health Level Atlântico Business School, Vila Nova de Gaia, PortugalIPTC – Research Department in Complementary Medicine of the Portuguese Institute of Taiji and Qigong, Maia, Portugal; ABS – Health Level Atlântico Business School, Vila Nova de Gaia, PortugalFMUP - Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Portugal; ProNutri: Clinical Nutrition & Disease Programming of the Centre for Health Technology and Services Research, Porto, PortugalBackground: Dermatologic diseases are one of the most frequent health conditions. The impact on the quality of life of patients is evident and the negative effects on health can range from psychological and physical incapacity to even death. Because of the serious impact that dermatologic diseases can have on one's health, prevention and treatment of these conditions should be urgently included in global health strategies. Advancing scientific knowledge about traditional techniques has been gaining acknowledgement due to the contributions they can provide to global health. Objective: This study aims to analyse the current evidence on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese phytopharmacology (herbal medicine) on dermatologic conditions and to inform potential applications within western healthcare settings. Methodology: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct and Scielo databases to identify randomized clinical trials on Chinese herbal medicine for dermatologic conditions. Studies with low or moderate quality were excluded. Results: Our literature search yielded 151 studies, 135 after the removal of duplicates. After title and abstract screening, 38 studies were selected for retrieval. Full-text and quality assessment was performed on 33 studies, and 18 studies were included in the final analysis. Conclusions: Evidence suggests that Chinese phytopharmacology can be used as a complementary treatment for some dermatologic conditions. Major benefits seem to exist due to the presence of components that possess anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory action, as well as immunomodulatory effects. More studies should be conducted to confirm the complementary benefits of Chinese phytopharmacology for dermatologic conditions. Registration: The protocol has been registered with the International Prospective Registry for Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO CRD42022308304).http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667142523000416Chinese herbal medicinetraditional Chinese medicineDermatology |
| spellingShingle | Jorge Magalhães Rodrigues Catarina Santos Victor Ribeiro Anna Alvarenga Rosa Vilares Santos Chinese Phytopharmacology in dermatology - A Systematic Review Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine Chinese herbal medicine traditional Chinese medicine Dermatology |
| title | Chinese Phytopharmacology in dermatology - A Systematic Review |
| title_full | Chinese Phytopharmacology in dermatology - A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | Chinese Phytopharmacology in dermatology - A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Chinese Phytopharmacology in dermatology - A Systematic Review |
| title_short | Chinese Phytopharmacology in dermatology - A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | chinese phytopharmacology in dermatology a systematic review |
| topic | Chinese herbal medicine traditional Chinese medicine Dermatology |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667142523000416 |
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