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Article: The efficacy of topical 2% green tea lotion in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)
- Article from:
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
- Article date:
- April 1, 2009
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ABSTRACT
Background: Botanical extracts and preparations have been used in different pathological conditions with success. An important group of phytochemical phenolic compounds are the catechins found in green tea. Acne is a widely occurring inflammatory condition that is estimated to affect 40 to 50 million Americans. Finding an effective, safe, cost-effective and well-tolerated treatment is the challenge.
Objective: To determine the efficacy of 2% green tea lotion in mi id-to-moderate acne vulgaris.
Methods: Twenty patients fulfilling enrolment criteria were included. Green tea was given and applied twice daily for a period of 6 weeks. The ...
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