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Efficacy of Topical Coriandrum sativum Extract on Treatment of Infants with Diaper Dermatitis: A Single Blinded Non-Randomised Controlled Trial.

Authors :
Dastgheib L
Pishva N
Saki N
Khabnadideh S
Kardeh B
Torabi F
Arabnia S
Heiran A
Source :
The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS [Malays J Med Sci] 2017 Aug; Vol. 24 (4), pp. 97-101. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Aug 18.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Diaper dermatitis is a common disorder. Coriandrum sativum is a herbal remedy with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-microbial and anti-oxidant activities effects. In this non randomised clinical trial which was performed on 58 infants with diaper dermatitis referred to Faghihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, the efficacy and safety of topical Coriandrum extract cream is compared with hydrocortisone ointment. Coriandrum sativum extract cream was administered for 37 (intervention group) and hydrocortisone 1% ointment for 21 (control group) patients. Patients were examined on days 3 and 10. Chi-square test was applied for statistical analysis. The results demonstrated a statistically significant difference in the cure rate (20 (54.1%) for the intervention group versus 19 (90.5%) for the control group) ( P -value = 0.005) and side effects (10 (27%) for the intervention group versus 0 (0%) for control group) ( P -value = 0.009) both in favor of hydrocortisone. This trial failed to confirm the efficacy of Coriandrum sativum in the treatment of diaper dermatitis; however, it seems that if soothing compounds are used in combination with Coriandrum sativum to reduce the mild irritation, Coriandrum extract can be an alternative treatment for diaper dermatitis.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest Authors have no conflicts of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1394-195X
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28951694
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2017.24.4.11