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Side effects of herbal drugs used in dermatologic disorders
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Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications·Volume 01 (2011)·Pages 1–3·Published 4 March 2011·DOI10.4236/jcdsa.2011.11001
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Abstract
Because of the awareness of the environmental damage caused by industrialization, a trend has developed to use products with natural ingredients. Herbal products have been used for the treatment of disease, most commonly in the last century. As herbal supplements become more popular, several adverse side effects have been reported in users who also take other medications. In dermatology ,many botanicals are used especially with regard to cosmetic benefits of natural topical products on skin aging process,so dermatologists should face with higher side effects of these types of drugs.The most common presentation of topical aromatherapy side effects are contact dermatitis and the second in order will be contact urticarial reactions.
KeywordsHerbsdermatology Cutaneous side effects
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