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Traditional Chinese medicine is effective and safe in the treatment of psoriasis	Research: Patients with psoriasis were divided into three groups according to their clinical course: developing stage, stable stage, and remission stage.
Double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of fish oil and low-dose UVB in the treatment of psoriasis	Research: Since eicosanoids have been implicated in the pathogenesis of psoriasis, less potent eicosanoid mediators derived from fish oil might improve psoriasis.
Successful Treatment of Pediatric Psoriasis with Indigo naturalis Composite Ointment	Research: Abstract: The treatment of psoriasis in children is still an intractable problem and demands a long-term therapy with prolonged efficacy that is free from serious adverse events. Many modes of
Review of a treatment for psoriasis using herose, a Chinese botanical formula.	Research: This study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of the herose formula, a Chinese herbal remedy that helps promote bloood circulation,
Drug-induced suppression of phosphorylase kinase activity correlates with resolution of psoriasis	Research: *Background* Phosphorylase kinase (PhK), also known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-phosphorylase b phosphotransferase, integrates
Chinese herb formulation treats Psoriasis effectively	Research: Researchers in China tested 25 patients suffering with psoriasis, who did not respond to western drug treatments like aminopterin, and treated them with a herbal formula. The main herbs used were Hu Zhang (Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati), Dan Shen (Radix Saliae Miltiorrhizae), and Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae). Out of the 25 patients, 8 were treated successfully, 8 showed moderate improvement , and 9 showed only slight improvement.
Assessment of Patients With Recalcitrant Psoriasis in a Randomized, Observer-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Trial Using Indigo.	Research:

Inhibitory activity of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) extract on Herpes simplex virus type 2 replication.
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Melissa officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) (lemon balm) is used in folk medicine for nervous complaints, lower abdominal disorders and, more recently, for treating Herpes simplex lesions. In this work the
Assessment of Patients With Recalcitrant Psoriasis in a Randomized, Observer-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Trial Using Indigo.
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 propagation in HeLa cells interrupted by Nelumbo nucifera
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Summary Inhibitory effects of ethanolic extracts from 10 Chinese herbs on herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) replication were investigated. By a bioassay-guided fractionation procedure, NN-B-5 was identified from seeds of N. nucifera. NN-B-5 significantly blocked HSV-1 multiplication in HeLa cells without apparent cytotoxicity. To elucidate the point in HSV-1 replication where arrest occurred, a set of key regulatory events leading to the viral multiplication was examined, including HSV-1 DNA synthesis and viral immediate early gene expressions.
Chinese herb formulation treats Psoriasis effectively
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Researchers in China tested 25 patients suffering with psoriasis, who did not respond to western drug treatments like aminopterin, and treated them with a herbal formula. The main herbs used were Hu Zhang (Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati), Dan Shen (Radix Saliae Miltiorrhizae), and Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae). Out of the 25 patients, 8 were treated successfully, 8 showed moderate improvement , and 9 showed only slight improvement.
Chinese herbs found to stimulate melanocye production for the treatment of Vitiligo
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Sulphorhodamine B assay for measuring proliferation of a pigmented melanocyte cell line and its application to the evaluation of crude
Effect of Chinese herb, Tribulus terrestris extract, on melanocyte-stimulating hormone expression in hair follicles
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The following research using Tribulus terrestris, or Bai Ji Li in Chinese, showed an increased melanocyte activation of 56.25% above the control group who didn't receive any herbal therapy. This is good news those living with vitiligo!
Clinical observation on treatment of female delayed acne vulgaris with qingre cuochuang tablet
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OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of Qingre Cuochuang tablet (QCT) in treating female delayed acne vulgaris (FDAV,
Syndrome differentiation and typing of traditional Chinese medicine and the clinical efficacy in 148 cases of acne vulgaris
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To differentiate and type the acne vulgaris patients and to treat them with our own recipes for dissipating heat and detoxifying in traditional Chinese medicine 148 cases were typed and trated as:
Sopungyangjae-Tang Inhibits Development of Dermatitis in Nc/Nga Mice
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In vitro and clinical immunomodulatory effects of a novel Pentaherbs concoction for atopic dermatitis
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Background Our group recently reported a randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial on
Drug-induced suppression of phosphorylase kinase activity correlates with resolution of psoriasis
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Background Phosphorylase kinase (PhK), also known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-phosphorylase b phosphotransferase, integrates
Review of a treatment for psoriasis using herose, a Chinese botanical formula.
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This study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of the herose formula, a Chinese herbal remedy that helps promote bloood circulation,
Chinese herb Bai Zhi, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, found to be useful in the treatment of vitiligo.
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Bai Zhi, which is commonly used for the treatment of psoriasis, has been found to be effective for the treatment of vitiligo as well.
Chinese herb, Ling Zhi (Ganoderma Lucidum), shown to be effective for treatment of various dermatological conditions.
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Ling Zhi with its literal translated name of "spiritual mushroom", has a long history of use throughout Asia.
Isotretinoin (Accutane)-induced inflammatory bowel disease in an adolescent.
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OBJECTIVE: To report a case of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) associated with use of isotretinoin.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) and ulcerous colitis
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Isotretinoin is a drug obtained from retinoid acid, often used for the treatment of different types of acne. The way it acts on the
Isotretinoin (Accutane)-induced inflammatory bowel disease
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Three case reports on inflammatory bowel disease associated with use of isotretinoin are described. All three patients were male adolescents,
Chinese herb, Ce Bai Ye (Cacumen Platycladus), shows good result in treatment of alopecia areata (hair loss)
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Detection of herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, and Epstein-Barr virus in the semen of men attending an infertility clinic
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To investigate the prevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and
Markers of inflammatory process in genital herpes virus infection
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Severe genital herpes may be the reason of infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss and IVF failures.
Remission of rosacea induced by reduction of gut transit time
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Rosacea is a chronic disorder characterized by hypersensitivity of the facial vasculature, presenting with intense flushing eventually leading to
Involvement of immune mechanisms in the pathogenesis of rosacea
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Twenty-five patients with rosacea were compared with twenty-five control subjects for previous medical history and tests of immune
Promotion of Breastfeeding Intervention Trial (PROBIT): a randomized trial in the Republic of Belarus.
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CONTEXT: Current evidence that breastfeeding is beneficial for infant and child health is based exclusively on observational studies.
Successful Treatment of Pediatric Psoriasis with Indigo naturalis Composite Ointment
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Abstract: The treatment of psoriasis in children is still an intractable problem and demands a long-term therapy with prolonged efficacy that is free from serious adverse events. Many modes of
Potent anti-microbial activity of traditional Chinese medicine herbs against Candida species
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Anti-candidial activities of eight traditional Chinese medicinal (TCM) herbs were evaluated against six different Candida
Efficacy of traditional herbal medicines in combination with acyclovir against herpes simplex virus type 1 infection in vitro a
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Traditional herbal medicines have been safely used for the treatment of various human diseases since ancient China. We selected 10 herbal
New Herpes Treatment From Common Herb
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WASHINGTON, DC A new anti-herpes agent derived from a common herb
effectively treats and prevents the disease in animals. Researchers from
Effectiveness of oral Ginkgo biloba in treating limited, slowly spreading vitiligo
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SummaryFor effective treatment of vitiligo, it is as important to arrest the progression of the disease as it is to induce repigmentation. Recently, oxidative stress has been shown to play an
Atopic eczema and the home environment
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Background There is strong evidence to suggest that the prevalence of atopic eczema is
Efficacy and tolerability of a Chinese herbal medicine concoction for treatment of atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind
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Background There has been considerable interest in traditional Chinese herbal medicine (TCHM) as a treatment for atopic dermatitis
A controlled trial of traditional Chinese medicinal plants in widespread non-exudative atopic eczema
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Severe and widespread atopic eczema often fails to respond adequately to currently available therapies. Following the observation of
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Breast-feeding reduces the risk for childhood eczema.
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Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm County Council, National Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Increase of asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema in Swedish schoolchildren between 1979 and 1991
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The Response of Skin Disease to Stress, Changes in the Severity of Acne Vulgaris as Affected by Examination Stress
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Background Although emotional stress has long been suspected to exacerbate acne vulgaris, previous reports addressing its influence on acne severity have been mainly anecdotal.
Double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of fish oil and low-dose UVB in the treatment of psoriasis
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Since eicosanoids have been implicated in the pathogenesis of psoriasis, less potent eicosanoid mediators derived from fish oil might improve psoriasis.
Traditional Chinese medicine is effective and safe in the treatment of psoriasis
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Patients with psoriasis were divided into three groups according to their clinical course: developing stage, stable stage, and remission stage.

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Sulphorhodamine B assay for measuring proliferation of a pigmented melanocyte cell line and its application to the evaluation of crude

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