Phytotherapy

1. Phytotherapy
Common skin conditions &Hair care

2. Common skin conditions

3. Anatomy of the skin
Epidermis (waterproof barrier)
Dermis (structure and resilience)
Hypodermis (fat and connective tissue)

4. Common skin conditions
Acne
Eczema
Wound&
burn
Boils &
abscess
Psoriasis

5. Common skin conditions
Acne Eczema
Wound&
burn
-hormonal activity
-Stress
-Infection
-Flame, hot objects
-Chemicals
-Electricity
External contact
(allergen or sensitizer)
pimples
&
possibly
scarring
Redness
Blistering
Sever
damage
Red rash
may be
blistered
and
swollen
Manifestations
Etiology

6. Common skin conditions
Psoriasis
Boils &
abscess
Genetic
predisposition and
environmental
factors
Infection of hair follicles
by Staphylococcus
aureus
red, scaly
patches
(silvery
white)
pus and
dead
tissues
Manifestations
Etiology

7. Common skin conditions
Acne
Psoriasis
Eczema
Burn Abscess

8. Herbal treatment

9. Herbal treatment
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca oil)
Acne
Topical treatment is very safe
Vitex
-Should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women
-May counteract the effectiveness of oral contraceptives

10. Herbal treatment
Aloe vera
Wound& burn
Allergic contact dermatitis.
Marigold
Honey

11. Herbal treatment
chamomile
Eczema
Relatively safe
Red clover

12. Herbal treatment
Aloe vera
Psoriasis
should not be applied in injured skin, or
near the eyes or to mucous membranes.
Capsicum
Allergic contact dermatitis.

13. Herbal treatment
Echinacea
Boils & abscess
Propolis
Upset stomach, nausea
Worsen asthma symptoms
Internally
Garlic
blisters and a burning sensation
allergic reactions in others.
Marigold

14. Herbal treatment
Echinacea
Boils & abscess
Propolis
Upset stomach, nausea
Worsen asthma symptoms
Internally
Garlic
blisters and a burning sensation
allergic reactions in others.
Marigold

15. Case 1
• A pregnant women of 35 age, subjected to stress in
her work and suffering from reddish plaques covered
by glossy lamellar scales in lower lambs.
• Diagnose the disease
• Recommend herbal treatment
• Discus contra indication and possible adverse effect
psoriasis
Aloe vera / capsicum
Capsicum should not be taken for pregnant woman

16. Case 2
• A women of 20 age, suffering from
seborrhea(increased oil-sebum secretion), papules
and pustule on the face and shoulder
• Diagnose the disease
• Recommend herbal treatment
Acne
Tea tree oil

17. Hair care

18. Hair care
Hair
growth
stimulant
Dandruff
treatment

19. Hair growth stimulant
Caffeine, coconut oil, jojoba oil,
Wheat germ oil, Almond oil
Avoid contact with eye, if occurs,
flush with water
Saw palmetto, caffeine, Tea
tree oil, aloe vera extract
Massage hair and scalp for
3 min,rinsing
Saw palmetto, ginko biloba
ext., thyme ext., rosmary ext,
Foam hair and rub for few
minutes then rinse

20. Dandruff treatment
is a condition of the scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear.
It is often accompanied by itching
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
An extract of sage massaged into the scalp
can control dandruff, falling hair or loss of
hair if the papilla is dormant and not
destroyed
Therefore, consumption of S. officinalis is
not recommended in pregnancy and
lactation

21. Dandruff treatment
Rosmary
Infused fresh or dried rosemary and sage can
be used as a daily rinse for dandruff treatment.
Thyme
Inhibit dandruff and used in a scalp rub it
prevents hair falling out, and rinses containing
rosemary and thyme promote natural hair
health.
Thyme oil is toxic: it should not be taken
internally and only externally if opportunely
diluted