Russian traditional medicine in dermatology.

Clin Dermatol. 2018 May - Jun;36(3):325-337. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2018.03.007. Epub 2018 Mar 13. Olisova OY1, Snarskaya ES1, Gladko VV2, Burova EP3. Author information 1 Rakhmanov Department of Dermatology and Venereal Diseases at the First Moscow State Sechenov Medical University of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia. 2 Institute of Medical and Social Technologies, Postgraduate Medical School, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Cosmetology, Moscow State University of Food Production, Moscow, Russia. 3 Rakhmanov Department of Dermatology and Venereal Diseases at the First Moscow State Sechenov Medical University of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia; Institute of Medical and Social Technologies, Postgraduate Medical School, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Cosmetology, Moscow State University of Food Production, Moscow, Russia; Department of Dermatology, Bedford Hospital, Bedford, UK. Electronic address: katya.burova@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk. Abstract The use of herbal remedies for various medical issues is becoming increasingly commonplace in all fields of medicine, and dermatology is no exception. This review focuses on traditional dermatologic herbal remedies, commonly used in Russia, as the rich array of 11 different plant zones has resulted in a great variety of medicinal plants. Herbal remedies warrant deeper investigation and research, especially due to their active substance content, which may interfere with or reinforce the effect of modern medications, something that medical professionals should be aware of when prescribing treatments. Although there are a great number of traditional herbal treatments in Russia, only the most commonly used and known treatments and applications will be described as an introduction to the field, which has had many books of varying quality written about it. The preparation and application of treatments for vitiligo, pyodermas, parasitic and infectious skin diseases, acne, dermatitides, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, rhytides, psoriasis, and hyperhidrosis are discussed. PMID: 29908575 DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2018.03.007