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Abstract
Introduction
Corticosteroids remain the mainstay of treatment for contact dermatitis, but there is a practical need to provide alternatives to patients concerned about the safety of these drugs. Sargassum hemiphyllum, a very common brown macroalga found on coasts of the Greater China, has been shown to be an abundant source of anti-inflammatory substances.
Case description
Presented below is the use of a crude, S. hemiphyllum hot-water extract (SHHWE) as the sole treatment in a patient with widespread allergic contact dermatitis. A 47-year-old female beautician presented with widespread allergic contact dermatitis on upper abdomen. She refused corticosteroid therapy and preferred conservative, moisturizer-based treatments. The SHHWE was used as the sole moisturizer and the patient recovered uneventfully within 6 weeks without requiring any medications.
Conclusions
This case, for the first time, illustrates the feasibility of using a SHHWE as the main treatment for allergic contact dermatitis. Such extracts may be considered in these patients who opt for non-corticosteroid, symptomatic treatments under medical supervision.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.