ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PHYTOCONSTITUENTS

What is it about?

Skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis affect babies, children, and adults and are characterized by red skin/spots, severe itching that appears on the face, head, legs, neck, and hands, and various causes of illness caused by various external and internal factors. AD is a type IIgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction. Herbal preparations treat various dermatological diseases like dry skin, melasma, acne, and eczema. Cosmeceuticals are the connection between cosmetics and medicine, one of the world's most used forms of medicine. Cosmeceuticals products are beneficial in treating AD. Herbal cosmetics play a major role in curing various skin diseases. Today, various herbs used in cosmeceuticals have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiseptic effects. Compared to synthetic preparations, herbal preparations have fewer side effects. This review paper introduces Atopic dermatitis, cosmeceutical, and various phytoconstituents like gallic acid, ferulic acid, boswellic acid, quercetin, and naringenin tetra hydroxyl flavanol glycoside, glycyrrhizic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, etc., used in atopic dermatitis.

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Why is it important?

This review paper addresses the significance of herbal preparations and cosmeceuticals in treating atopic dermatitis (AD), a type IIgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction affecting individuals of all ages. Emphasizing the holistic approach to AD, the paper discusses the prevalence in babies, children, and adults, highlighting its immunological basis. The unique contribution lies in its comprehensive coverage, detailing the therapeutic potential of specific phytoconstituents such as gallic acid, ferulic acid, boswellic acid, quercetin, naringenin tetrahydroxyflavanol glycoside, glycyrrhizic acid, and epigallocatechin gallate. The paper underscores the comparative advantage of herbal preparations with fewer side effects than synthetic alternatives, making it a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and those seeking alternative approaches to skin health.