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Diaper Rash/Diaper Dermatitis/Contact Dermatitis
Published in Charles Theisler, Adjuvant Medical Care, 2023
Witch Hazel: A study indicated that applying an ointment made with witch hazel to diaper rash helped. The study included 309 children.5 Witch hazel is available in ointment, cream, gel, or salve for topical use.
Perspectives of Nature-Oriented Pharmacotherapeutics for the Effectual Management of Hemorrhoidal Symptoms
Published in Debarshi Kar Mahapatra, Cristóbal Noé Aguilar, A. K. Haghi, Applied Pharmaceutical Practice and Nutraceuticals, 2021
Taranpreet Kaur Bamrah, Mojabir Hussen Ansari, Debarshi Kar Mahapatra
Hamamelis virginiana (Witch-Hazel) gel is used in curing hemorrhoids or bleeding piles entirely. Applying a little Witch hazel astringent gel around the rectum can be beneficial in reducing the inflammation, curing the pain, preventing the burning sensation, swelling, and discomfort as well as reducing hemorrhage.
Catalog of Herbs
Published in James A. Duke, Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, 2018
According to Grieve, the black nuts contain a white seed which is oily and edible.2 Used in toilet water, face and body lotions, e.g., aftershave lotions and mouth washes.45 Avery169 suggests that witch hazel is our most widely known botanical (I would have said ginseng): “over one million gallons of witch hazel are sold each year.”169
How can we improve the safe use of herbal medicine and other natural products? A clinical pharmacologist mission
Published in Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, 2020
Elena Y. Enioutina, Kathleen M. Job, Lubov V. Krepkova, Michael D. Reed, Catherine M. Sherwin
Botanical drugs can also be marketed in the US under the OTC drug monograph, or new drug application (NDA) processes [2,23] (Table 1). Botanical drugs with an illustrious history of traditional use for specific indications with demonstrated efficacy and safety in well-controlled clinical trials ‘may be eligible for consideration in the OTC drug monograph system’ [4]. Human OTC Drug Federal Register lists multiple active ingredients of herbal origin [24]. Among them are psyllium and Senna as laxatives, witch hazel as a skin protectant, alfalfa leaves as a diuretic; aloe vera as an anti-gingivitis agent; belladonna leaves as a digestive aid, and belladonna alkaloids as an anticholinergic, bronchodilating agent [24]. If a botanical drug has no prior marketing history within the US or foreign countries, or insufficient information on the safety and efficacy allowing it to be marketed as an OTC drug, the manufacturer must submit an NDA to obtain FDA approval to market this drug as either an OTC or prescription drug.
A case report of recurrent Well’s syndrome masquerading as cellulitis
Published in Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2021
Anum Qureshi, Jasmine Manley, Tristan Flack, Mark H. Lowitt
One week later, she reported new severe pain and itch in the perianal area, which had kept her awake for five nights. She also noted excessive serosanguinous drainage. She endorsed the use of many topical agents including witch hazel and sitz baths. Examination revealed extremely large and inflamed external hemorrhoids and a sharply defined 30 cm x 30 cm circular patch of skin centering around the anus, extending to the perineum, inguinal creases, medial buttocks, and labia majorae with maceration and significant serous drainage from the immediate perianal area (Figure 2) (4/21/2020). CT scan did not reveal perianal or perirectal abscess or fistula. The colorectal surgery consultant felt that the degree of pain and the atypical skin findings could not simply be explained by hemorrhoids. She was admitted for further evaluation, management and pain control. Diagnostic considerations included irritant or allergic contact dermatitis from topical agents, perianal streptococcal cellulitis, or recurrent eosinophilic cellulitis in a very unusual anatomic location. Despite application of topical agents including topical hydrocortisone, petroleum and zinc ointments, hydroxyzine, and narcotic analgesics, the pain, itch and rash persisted and severe dysuria and urethral pain had developed. A 4 mm punch biopsy was taken from the inner buttock, which revealed that eosinophilic predominant infiltrates comprised of perivascular inflammatory cuffs with a lymphohistiocytic component in addition to numerous eosinophils. There were also diffuse interstitial eosinophilic infiltrates in the mid and lower dermis [Figure 3(a–c)].
Safe Essential Oil Practice in Cancer Centers
Published in Oncology Issues, 2018
Tisha Throne Jones, Debra Reis
These methods are anything that touches the skin, including lotions, sprays, and baths. Although a neat application (undiluted oil) can be a safe practice for some oils, in a clinical setting, using a diluted essential oil would be a safer practice.13 Essential oils can be diluted in witch hazel, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and organic creams, to name a few.