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

psoriasis propolis aloe vera hyperkeratosis acanthosis

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.

View this study on spiroski.migration.publicknowledgeproject.org →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Related Community Posts Join

6 / 90 results

community LPT: If your scalp is greasy, itchy, you have flakes and other crud, get a Psoriasis shampoo

60 upvotes 5 years ago

Psoriasis shampoo with salicylic acid can improve scalp health and hair quality better than Nizoral. It helps create a cleaner environment for hair growth, especially when using treatments like finasteride.

community Progress: From June 2022 (7 months of min + fin) to now (1 year) — I’ve lost so much density in this period and I have no idea why. I was getting pretty good resultup until that point. Is there anything else I can try? I’ve tried min, fin, tretinoin, micro needling, and castor oil. I feel hopeless.

in Progress Pictures 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.

community Few questions about my futur treatment

in Treatment 3 upvotes 8 months ago

The user, who experienced hair loss at the temples due to psoriasis at 17, is now 21 and considering treatment options. They are inquiring about using minoxidil once a day, whether non-AGA hair loss will persist after stopping minoxidil, and if alternative remedies like Detumescence therapy, rosemary and peppermint oils, and microneedling could be sufficient.

community 1.5yrs Fin 5m Min.. wow it was bad

in Progress Pictures 250 upvotes 1 week ago

The user experienced significant hair improvement using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with most gains attributed to finasteride. They also stopped using topical treatments due to scalp psoriasis and reported no major side effects.

community 27M after 10 Months on Oral Fin

in Progress Pictures 117 upvotes 6 months ago

A 27-year-old man shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress after taking oral finasteride, noting initial hair shedding followed by noticeable thickening around 5-6 months, with significant improvement by March. He also mentioned having scalp psoriasis.

community My procedure live experience. Lemme know all your thoughts!!!

in Progress Pictures 5 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, topical finasteride, derma rolling, melaleuca oil, caffeine powder, topical vitamin D, keto shampoo, and revive shampoo. They also changed their diet to address psoriasis and leaky gut.

Similar Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Herbal Treatment for Dermatologic Disorders

9 citations, March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease”

Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.

research Home Remedies in Dermatology

1 citations, January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

Many people use home remedies for skin conditions, but there's limited scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.

research Herbal Therapy in Dermatology

191 citations, February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

research Integrative Skin Care: Dermatology and Traditional and Complementary Medicine

13 citations, April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine”

Traditional and complementary medicine may help with skin conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.

research Index

January 2019