alternative treatment for pityriasis versicolor, tinea cruris, tinea corporis

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An alternative treatment for pityriasis versicolor, tinea cruris,

tinea corporis and tinea faciei with topical application of honey,

olive oil and beeswax mixture: an open pilot study.

Al-Waili NS.

Dubai Specialized Medical Center and Medical Research Laboratories,

Islamic Establishment for Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the possible role of honey, olive oil and

beeswax in the treatment of skin fungal infections. PATIENTS AND

METHODS: Thirty-seven patients with pityriasis versicolor, tinea

cruris, tinea corporis and tinea faciei were studied. After clinical

evaluation of redness, scaling, pruritis and burning/pain sensation

and mycological assessment, honey mixture containing honey, olive

oil and beeswax (1:1:1) was applied to the lesions three times daily

for a maximum of 4 weeks. RESULTS: Clinical response was obtained in

86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% of patients with

tinea cruris and in 75% of patients with tinea corporis. Mycological

cure was obtained in 75, 71 and 62% of patients with PV, tinea

cruris and tinea corporis, respectively. The patient with tinea

faciei showed clinical and mycological cure 3 weeks after

commencement of therapy. CONCLUSION: Honey mixture may have place in

the management of these skin conditions and rigorous, controlled

trials are justified.

PMID: 15130571 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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