September 2012 in “The Thai journal of veterinary medicine” In this case study, apitoxin aquapuncture combined with herbal medicine was reported to have a favorable therapeutic effect in treating canine superficial pyoderma.
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April 2024 in “Life” This literature review explored the potential therapeutic applications of bee venom, Ficus carica, and Geranium essential oil in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, melasma, and melanoma, concluding these natural products may offer anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant benefits for dermatological care, especially for diabetic patients.
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November 2021 in “Toxins” This review discusses the use of bee venom in skin cosmetics and highlights safety concerns related to potential immune reactions, but it reports no new clinical results.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that administering botulinum toxin A via Flex-PADs to mouse footpads inhibited sweating similarly to traditional injections, suggesting a promising patient-friendly delivery method for hyperhidrosis treatment.
November 2017 in “The Philippine journal of veterinary medicine/Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine” This study found that aquapuncture analgesia using chili pepper decoction resulted in more complete wound healing and increased hair growth compared to distal paravertebral nerve block in goats after exploratory laparotomy.