Title of article :
Successful Treatment of Chronic Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis Using Traditional Persian Medicine: A Case Report and Literature Review
Author/Authors :
Parvizi, Mohammad Mahdi Molecular Dermatology Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute - Phytopharmaceutical and Traditional Medicine Incubator - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Heydari, Mojtaba Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute - Phytopharmaceutical and Traditional Medicine Incubator - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Namazi, Mohammad Reza Molecular Dermatology Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: Seborrheic Dermatitis (SD) is a common, chronic and relapsing disorder caused by changes in the cutaneous microflora. This disease is called hozaz in traditional Persian medicine (TPM). Topical application of Althaea officinalis L. in combination with vinegar has been traditionally recommended for treatment of this disease. Case Report: This paper presents long-term remission of resistant SD in a 32-year-old female patient with topical application of A. officinalis in combination with vinegar, as well as the TPM’s healthy lifestyle advice and dietary recommendations. Conclusion: This remarkable clinical experience suggests that further research should be conducted on the effect of A. officinalis and TPM’s recommendations in the
treatment of SD.
Keywords :
Seborrheic Dermatitis , Traditional Medicine , Althaea Officinalis , Dermatology
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
