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IS SKIN DISEASES TREATED WITH HERBS?
Is it possible to treat skin diseases with herbs? Will these applications leave any permanent damage? Member of Turkey Medicals and hospital department Turkish Dermatological Professor Doctor answered for our readers.
Emphasizing the importance of being conscious about the treatment with herbs and the possible dangers of acting with hearsay information outside the control of the doctor, Prof. Dr. touched upon the problems that may be encountered, especially in skin diseases.
Stating that no method that has not been scientifically proven is suitable to be effective in skin diseases, Dr. said that some herbs used especially for eczema cause damage to the skin and there is no compensation for this condition.
Warning the public about the skin treatment with herbs, Turkish Dermatological Prof. Dr. said:
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IT LEAVES PERMANENT TRACES
In addition to the fact that it is primarily found in nature in skin diseases, herbs that are considered to be especially good for knee and joint pain are dangerous. A large number of herbs are used for the treatment of knee pain and joint problems that occur at an advanced age, especially in rural areas. It has been stated that some herbs used on the skin, especially in eczema disease, cause permanent damage and scars on skin and there is no compensation for this condition.
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WHAT HERBS ARE USED?
The herbs used for this purpose are Yarrow Grass ( Mentha pulegium), Wedding Flower (Ranunculus arvensis) and Inverted tulip flower (Fritilllaria imperialis), which are found in the Turkey’s countryside.
These herbs are mainly used by people of advanced age to relieve joint pain. Herbs are wrapped on the skin without any treatment and kept closed for a while.
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION?
Complaints that begin with burning, itching, and pain in the skin 6-8 hours after skin contact then cause discomfort that begins with water collection in that area, burn-like reactions, crusting of the skin, and watering.
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DOES IT LEAVE ANY PERMANENT DAMAGE?
Depending on the contact time, some effects such as discoloration after a skin burn, thickening of the skin, scar formation can lead to permanent damage. These may not fully improve with treatments.
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WILL HERBS BE USEFUL TO THE SKIN?
Dermatological Prof. Doctor, “No method is suitable for the skin diseases, the effectiveness of which cannot be proven by scientific studies. For eczema and similar diseases of skin, it is appropriate to be examined by a dermatologist in Turkey to determine the right treatment accordingly.” was said.
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CAN SCRUBS AND FIBER TRIGGER SKIN ECZEMA?
Skin health is very affected especially during the seasons and can lead to a number of problems. Prof. Dr. also stated that after bathing, applications such as scrubs and fiber trigger eczema.
Temperature decreases in two scientific studies that are performed abroad in the skin, which is very effective in the immune and nervous system “histamine” called by increasing the release of a chemical compound, it is cause itching and eczema were triggered by.
Two scientific studies conducted abroad have determined that air temperature drops cause itching and trigger eczema by increasing the release of a chemical compound called “histamine”, which is effective on the immune and nervous system in the skin.
With the arrival of the winter season and the rapid decrease in air temperatures, there is an increase in skin problems, Prof. Dr. said, noting that skin dryness is most often encountered in cold weather. Prof. Dr. pointed out that cold weather also causes an increase in eczema, which has symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching on the skin.
Expressing that with the arrival of the winter season and the rapid decrease in air temperatures, there is an increase in skin problems, Prof. Dr. said that skin dryness is most often encountered in cold weather. Prof. Dr. pointed out that cold weather also causes an increase in eczema, which has symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching on the skin.
The cold air, which increases the risk of eczema in people with sensitive skin Prof. Dr. emphasizes that, “people who are prone to eczema, are more affected by low air temperature. In cold weather, wind outside, and inside, where central heating is used, skin dryness increases. In cold-related eczema, fine skin cracks form on the reddened floor, such as porcelain cracks, especially on the side parts of the hand or lower leg,” he said.
The cold air, which increases the risk of eczema in people with sensitive skin Prof. Dr. emphasizes that, “people who are prone to eczema, are more affected by low air temperature. In cold weather, wind outside, and inside, where central heating is used, skin dryness increases. In cold-related eczema, fine skin cracks form on the reddened floor, such as porcelain cracks, especially on the side parts of the hand or lower leg,” he said.
The decrease in air temperature increases the risk of developing eczema in the field have been published in medical journals and scientific studies were made to them, explaining that Prof. Dr. said: “the Technical University of Ankara in a study of the Department of Dermatology and allergy, even a slight declines in the ambient temperature, for example, especially in people who are prone to eczema than 32 drop to 25 degrees by increasing the release of histamine in the skin, was shown to be the cause of the itching. In addition, a separate study showing that cold weather triggers eczema.”
“A study conducted showed that even slight drops in ambient temperature, such as a decrease of 32 to 25 degrees, increase the release of histamine on the skin, especially in people prone to eczema, causing itching. In addition, a separate study was published in the medical journal showing that cold weather triggers eczema.”
Noting that bathing habits are also effective in increasing dryness of the skin in winter, Prof. Dr. said that applications such as scrubs, fiber in winter lead to drying of the skin. Prof. Dr.said that those with eczema, who complain of itching and dryness, should prefer moisturizing products instead of drying shower gels in the bathroom, avoid excessively hot water, scrubbing and fiber applications.
Noting that bathing habits are also effective in increasing dryness of the skin in winter, Prof. Dr. said that applications such as scrubs, fiber in winter lead to drying of the skin. Prof. Dr. said that those with eczema, who complain of itching and dryness, should prefer moisturizing products instead of drying shower gels in the bathroom, avoid excessively hot water, scrubbing and fiber applications.
Expressing that it is important to moisturize the body within the first three minutes after bathing, Prof. Dr. said, “The body should not be dried with a hard towel after bathing. The use of a moisturizer in a thin layer, removing moisture from the body with a soft towel, contributes a lot to the prevention of eczema, treats dry itching. It should be remembered that cold and dry air increases eczema. Therefore, people who are prone to eczema should take precautions in these months,” was said.
Expressing that it is important to moisturize the body within the first three minutes after bathing, Prof. Dr. said, “The body should not be dried with a hard towel after bathing. The use of a moisturizer in a thin layer, removing moisture from the body with a soft towel, contributes a lot to the prevention of eczema, treats dry itching. It should be remembered that cold and dry air increases eczema. Therefore, people who are prone to eczema should take precautions in these months,” he said.
Prof. Dr. stated that eczema also has aesthetically disturbing consequences when left untreated, which can lead to the development of infection due to the patient’s constant scratching of the area.
Prof. Dr. stated that eczema also has aesthetically disturbing consequences when it is not treated, and it can lead to the development of infection due to the patient’s constant scratching of the area.
Stellate scars of infection in these patients underlines that, although the patient groups that suppress the immune system in cancer patients, they will be more careful in cold weather and maintain the health of the skin, to moisturize their skin, eczema and itching may occur due to infections that develop in terms of they need to be more careful,” he said.
Stellate underlines that leave scars of infection in these patients, Although patient groups that suppress the immune system in cancer patients, they will be more careful in cold weather and maintain the health of the skin, to moisturize their skin, eczema and itching may occur due to infections that develop in terms of they need to be more careful,” he said.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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