Potential Therapeutic Applications of Bee Venom on Skin Disease and Its Mechanisms: A Literature Review

    June 2019 in “ Toxins ”
    Haejoong Kim, Soo Yeon Park, Gihyun Lee
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    TLDR Bee venom might be a good alternative treatment for various skin conditions because it has many healing properties.
    The document reviewed the potential therapeutic applications of bee venom (BV) for treating various skin diseases, highlighting its anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, anti-fibrotic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anticancer properties. It discussed the limitations of conventional medicines, such as corticosteroids and antimicrobial drugs, which can have adverse side effects during long-term use. The review covered the use of BV in treating skin conditions such as acne, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, melanoma, morphea, photoaging, psoriasis, wounds, wrinkles, and vitiligo. It also examined the mechanisms through which BV could treat these conditions and its cytotoxic effects on pathogens that cause skin diseases. The review suggested that BV could be a promising alternative treatment for skin disorders due to its diverse therapeutic effects.
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