Natural Products for Skin Diseases: A Treasure Trove for Dermatologic Therapy

Author(s): Samar Thiab*, Safa Daoud, Rana Abutaima, Muna Barakat and May Abu Taha

DOI: 10.2174/9789815179668123010006

Natural Products and Burns: A Tough Case to Crack

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Burns are a type of skin injury that occurs due to close contact with a heat source or corrosive chemicals. The use of natural products to treat burns dates back to ancient civilizations. This chapter discusses naturally derived products from plants, animals and fungi sources. The natural origin, chemical composition, burn healing mechanisms, clinical studies, and used pharmaceutical formulation are also covered. 

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