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- Title
Therapeutic Effect of Dimocarpus Longan Lour Honey on Ichthyosis Patients.
- Authors
Siu-Wan Ip
- Abstract
Background : The Ichthyosis is a group of skin disorders of keratinisation in which the skin is extremely dry and scany. Ichthyosis often invades joints and may cause human joints deformities because of severe skin infections. The objective of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effect of Dimocarpus Longan Lour. Honey on Ichthyosis patients. Patients & Methods : Four Ichthyosis patients were selected in this study. Dimocarpus Longan Lour Honey 30ml was applied to the skin lesions every 12 hours. Also, Dimocarpus Longan Lour. Honey 20ml, per oral, every six hours for 16 weeks. Main Results : After 16 weeks of local application and oral administration of Dimocarpus Longan Lour. Honey, patients found that their skin lesions of Ichthyosis were greatly improved. Conclusions : Topical application and oral administration of Dimocarpus Longan Lour. Honey can provide a first line defense against wide spectrum of pathogens in Ichthyosis patients. The results of this study indicate Dimocarpus Longan Lour. Honey is an effective antimicrobial agent in preventing skin infections in Ichthyosis patients.
- Subjects
THERAPEUTIC use of honey; ICHTHYOSIS; PATIENTS; PATHOGENIC microorganisms; ANTI-infective agents
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2007, Vol 14, Issue 1, p104
- ISSN
1394-195X
- Publication type
Article