Dermatology

Anti-inflammatory Effect of the Botanical Naringin and Sericin Protein on Psoriasis

The pathogenesis of psoriasis is not entirely clear, but there is an association between the condition and autoimmunity. It is known that interleukin (IL)-23/Th17 cell axis plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. A new study in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine outlines a case study onRead …

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Study Validates 16th Century Traditional Chinese Medicine Use of Ginkgo Biloba as a Topical Antimicrobial

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Extracts from the seeds of the Ginkgo biloba tree show antibacterial activity on pathogens that can cause skin infections such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, according to a study from Emory University. Frontiers in Microbiology published the results of laboratory experiments showing that the extracts inhibit the growth ofRead …

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