Natural Products for Managing Atopic Dermatitis
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Jangho, Choi Hyo-Kyoung, Shin Hee Soon, Kim Gun-Dong
Primary Institution: Korea Food Research Institute
Hypothesis
Natural products can modulate aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) signaling to improve atopic dermatitis (AD) symptoms.
Conclusion
Natural products targeting the AhR pathway show promise as effective and safe alternatives for managing atopic dermatitis.
Supporting Evidence
- Natural products like curcumin and resveratrol can activate AhR and reduce inflammation.
- Tapinarof, a topical AhR agonist, has shown efficacy in clinical trials for atopic dermatitis.
- Natural products have fewer side effects compared to conventional treatments.
Takeaway
Some natural ingredients can help with skin problems like atopic dermatitis by working with a special part of our cells called the aryl hydrocarbon receptor.
Methodology
This review summarizes various studies on natural products that modulate AhR signaling and their effects on atopic dermatitis.
Limitations
The review primarily discusses existing studies without original experimental data.
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