Which Plant for Which Skin Disease? Part 2: Dermatophytes, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Photoprotection, Actinic Keratoses, Vitiligo, Hair Loss, Cosmetic Indications

    August 2010 in “ Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft ”
    Juliane Reuter, Ute Wölfle, Hans Christian Körting, Christoph M. Schempp
    Studysummary This review discusses plant extracts for dermatological use, highlighting evidence that some can reduce edema in chronic venous insufficiency or help treat actinic keratoses, but it reports no new clinical results.
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