Open AccessApplication of Bee Products for Dermatological Problems
Author(s) -
Heidrun Männle,
Karsten Münstedt
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of skin and stem cell
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2423-7086
DOI - 10.5812/jssc.103472
Subject(s) - rosacea , dermatology , medicine , context (archaeology) , atopic dermatitis , acne , radiodermatitis , psoriasis , propolis , randomized controlled trial , manuka honey , traditional medicine , surgery , biology , paleontology , radiation therapy , food science
Context: Bee products are frequently suggested as possible treatments for dermatological problems by protagonists of apitherapy, which is a discipline within the field of complementary and alternative medicine. Unfortunately, apitherapists do not support their health claims. This review was to identify potential uses of bee products in the field of dermatology. Evidence Acquisition: Randomized and non-randomized clinical trials, case-control studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses on the topics were identified using various search engines. Results: Evidence suggests that bee products may be a reasonable treatment option for wound infections, burns, radiodermatitis, infections with herpes viruses, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, scars, cutaneous warts, acne, psoriasis, facial wrinkles, and intertrigo. Conclusions: There are several applications for bee products in the field of dermatology, for instance treatment of wound infections with honey and herpes infections with propolis.