Is There a Place for Local Natural Treatment of Psoriasis?

    May 2018 in “ Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ”
    Agharid El-Gammal, Veronica Di Nardo, Farah Daaboul, Georgi Tchernev, Uwe Wollina, Jacopo Lotti, Torello Lotti
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    TLDR Propolis and aloe vera ointment effectively treats mild to moderate psoriasis.
    The study assessed the efficacy of an ointment containing propolis (50%) and aloe vera (3%) in treating mild to moderate psoriasis in 2248 patients over 12 weeks. Results showed that 64.4% of patients in the treatment group experienced excellent response, 22.2% had a good response, 5.6% had a weak response, and 7.7% had no response. The placebo group showed no significant improvement. Histological analysis also indicated a reduction in hyperkeratosis and acanthosis. The findings supported the therapeutic value of propolis and aloe vera for psoriasis treatment.
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