• DOI:10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03822.x
Corpus ID: 6036692

Adverse effects of herbal drugs in dermatology

@article{Ernst2000AdverseEO,
  title={Adverse effects of herbal drugs in dermatology},
  author={E. Ernst},
  journal={British Journal of Dermatology},
  year={2000},
  volume={143}
}

E. Ernst

Published 2000

Medicine

British Journal of Dermatology

Herbal treatments are becoming increasingly popular, and are often used for dermatological conditions. Thus dermatologists should know about their potential to cause adverse events. This review is aimed at addressing this area in a semisystematic fashion. Some agents, particularly Chinese herbal creams, have been shown repeatedly to be adulterated with corticosteroids. Virtually all herbal remedies can cause allergic reactions and several can be responsible for photosensitization. Some herbal… CONTINUE READING

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