Solasodine Glycosides from the Eggplant in a Topical Cream Psorend<sup>BEC</sup> Are Effective against Psoriasis
- 1 Australasian Medical Research, Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu
- 2 Australasian Medical Research, Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu
- 3 Australasian Medical Research, Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu
Abstract
Background: Psoriasis is a chronic disease that can have significant effects on quality of life. Aim: To test whether the antineoplastic, antipathogenic plant derived secondary metabolites, solasodine glycosides, can treat psoriasis. Case Presentation: We report a case of a 54-year-old French-Vietnamese male who presented with diagnosed erythematous scaly annular recalcitrant psoriasis scattered throughout his body. Method: After failing conventional treatment regimens for over 10 years the patient received a trial with a topical cream formulation Psorend BEC , containing solasodine glycosides, for his psoriasis. Result: Topical applications of Psorend BEC twice daily resulted in complete resolution of cutaneous lesions after 4 weeks of treatment with no recurrence post 1 year after therapy. Conclusion: Topical Psorend BEC therapy rapidly removes recalcitrant psoriasis with no apparent side effects.
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