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ArticleIntegrative medicine research2022

Wrinkle reduction using a Sasang constitutional medicine-based topical herbal cream in So-eum subjects: A split-face randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study.

A-Rang Im, Kon-Young Ji, Jiho Nam, Jiwon Yoon, Seongwon Cha, Young Kyoung Seo, Sungwook Chae, Jong Yeol Kim

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Article in Integrative medicine research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

A-Rang ImHerbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Kon-Young JiHerbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Jiho NamFuture Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Jiwon YoonFuture Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Seongwon ChaFuture Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Young Kyoung SeoDermapro, Skin Research Center, DERMAPRO Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sungwook ChaeHerbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Jong Yeol KimFuture Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine · KRSkin Research Center · FR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSkin aging is caused by exogenous and endogenous factors and is commonly manifested as wrinkling, sagging, and looseness of the skin. The herbal extract including

methodsThe safety and clinical efficacy of herbal cream were evaluated after application on human skin in a split-face randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The Sasang Constitution Analysis Tool (SCAT) was used to select 21 SE type subjects, who applied herbal cream and placebo cream for 12 weeks. Visual assessment, wrinkle parameters, questionnaires, and skin safety were evaluated.

resultsThe visual assessment score was decreased by using of the herbal cream, but there were no significant differences between groups. Among the wrinkle parameters, R1 (skin roughness) and R4 (smoothness depth) values were significantly improved after the application of the herbal cream compared to those observed after application of the placebo cream for 12 weeks. No significant differences were observed in evaluation of the product efficacy and usability by questionnaires. There were no adverse dermatologic reactions in the SE type subjects during the evaluation period.

conclusionThe ZACC herbal cream may be used to prevent or slow skin aging, including wrinkle formation, in SE type individuals.

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Anti-wrinkleHerbal medicineSasang constitutional medicineSo-eum type

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PMCPMC8319370
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