The use of herbal remedies in chronic skin diseases
Joint Authors
Hasan, Jawad K.
Zahir, Samir A.
Jawad, Abd Allah M.
Source
The Medical Journal of Basrah University
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2002), pp.29-31, 3 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2002-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Two hundred and thirty five patients with twelve chronic skin diseases ivere questionedfor their use of herbal products during the period from December 1999 to March 2000.
One hundred and nine (46.4 %) of them werefound to have used herbalproduct at least once during their illness.
The products were not costy but with little benefit.
Most of the users were oldfemales who were illiterate.
The duration of illness seems to be important deteminant for use of these products.
Ointment, usually of unknown composition, was the main prescription of herbalists.
In conclusion, the use of herbal products by patients with chronic skin diseases is a common practice inspite of their limited benefit.
The failure of conventional drugs in treatment of chronic skin diseases was the most important factor that determine the use of herbal remedtes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hasan, Jawad K.& Jawad, Abd Allah M.& Zahir, Samir A.. 2002. The use of herbal remedies in chronic skin diseases. The Medical Journal of Basrah University،Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.29-31.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-393728
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hasan, Jawad K.…[et al.]. The use of herbal remedies in chronic skin diseases. The Medical Journal of Basrah University Vol. 20, no. 1 (Jun. 2002), pp.29-31.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-393728
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hasan, Jawad K.& Jawad, Abd Allah M.& Zahir, Samir A.. The use of herbal remedies in chronic skin diseases. The Medical Journal of Basrah University. 2002. Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.29-31.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-393728
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p.31
Record ID
BIM-393728