Anti-Acne Activity of Lipido-Sterolic Extract of Serenoa Repens and Hydro-Alcoholic Extract of Glycyrrhiza Glabra in Syrian Hamster Ear Model
September 2017
in “
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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TLDR Liquorice extract may help treat acne by reducing sebum production.
The study investigated the anti-acne potential of lipido-sterolic extract of Serenoa repens and hydro-alcoholic extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra using a Syrian hamster ear model. Acne vulgaris, a common dermatological condition, is influenced by androgens that increase sebum production. The research focused on reducing sebum production as a treatment strategy. The study found that topical application of a 3% w/v hydroalcoholic extract of liquorice roots significantly reduced the area of sebaceous glands in the hamster model. These results suggested that liquorice could be a promising natural treatment for acne due to its antiandrogenic properties.