Acne, the most common skin disease, is a disorder of pilosebaceous units that affects
adolescents mainly and adults occasionally. The pathogenesis is multifactorial. Besides …

Herbal extracts and isolated plant compounds play an increasing role in the treatment of
skin disorders and wounds. Several new herbal drugs, medicinal products and cosmetic …

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the endocrine signaling of Western diet, a
fundamental environmental factor involved in the pathogenesis of epidemic acne. Western …

Acne is associated with hyperkeratosis, elevated levels of skin sebum and growth of
Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Furthermore …

Polyphenols are antioxidant molecules found in many foods including nuts, fruits,
vegetables, chocolate, wine, and tea. Polyphenols have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory …

People struggling with acne vulgaris, not only experience skin eruptions and skin pain, but
also report that their quality of life is worse compared with healthy people. This study …

Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological disorder, one that is frequently associated with
depression, anxiety and other psychological sequelae. In recent years there has been an …

Background Green tea is believed to have beneficial effects in the prevention and treatment
of acne. Objective To examine the effects of a decaffeinated green tea extract (GTE) …

Plant extracts and isolated compounds are increasingly used in cosmetics and food
supplements to improve skin conditions. We first introduce the positive plant monographs …

Background Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments are growing in
popularity as alternative treatments for common skin conditions. Objectives To perform a …