Evidence supporting the use of: Curcuminoid (unspecified)
For the health condition: Dermatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Curcuminoids, the active polyphenolic compounds found in turmeric (Curcuma longa), have been investigated for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which are relevant to the treatment of dermatitis, including atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Several preclinical studies and a limited number of small clinical trials suggest that topical or oral curcuminoids may help reduce inflammation, itching, and lesion severity in various forms of dermatitis. The proposed mechanisms include inhibition of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines, both implicated in dermatitis pathogenesis.
However, the overall quality and quantity of the evidence remain low to moderate. Most studies are small, lack rigorous controls, or are preclinical (animal or in vitro). A few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have reported mild to moderate improvement in symptoms with topical formulations, but these studies are generally underpowered and sometimes use curcuminoid preparations combined with other ingredients, making attribution difficult. Systematic reviews and dermatology guidelines do not currently endorse curcuminoids as a first-line or strongly evidenced therapy for dermatitis, but note their potential as adjunctive or alternative treatments, especially for patients seeking natural remedies. In summary, while there is some scientific basis and preliminary clinical data suggesting benefit, the evidence supporting curcuminoids for dermatitis is still limited, and more robust clinical trials are needed.
Other ingredients used for Dermatitis
Aloe veraalpha-pinene
beeswax
beta caryophyllene
bisabolol
black currant
black walnut
burdock
Cannabis sativa oil
chamomile
coating
turmeric
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
gotu kola
green tea
hemp oil
hyaluronic acid
Lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
oregon grape
phenolic compounds
plantain
pomegranate
purified silver
quercetin
resveratrol
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rosemary
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Sphaeranthus indicus
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin E
Zinc
chickweed
xanthium (cockleburs)
Mugwort
Neem tree
commiphora
siler root
oriental arborvitae
birch
polyphenols
fulvic acid
eucalyptus
Menthol oil
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
avens
alpha-terpineol
azelaic acid
Ardisia
anamu
Allantoin
Asteraceae
argan nut oil
bee propolis
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
bishop\'s weed
Boswellic Acid
Butea monosperma
Barleria
bisabolene
bee products
Bombax
Bassia scoparia
coconut
Centella triterpenes
caryophyllene
Calendula
chlorophyllin
coconut oil
colloid
carvacrol
Curcuminoid
Chinese raisintree
curcumen
Centella asiatica
Centipeda
Curcuma
cannabidiol
Carthamus
copaiba oil
cannabigerol
chrysophanics
Dianthus
Epidermal Growth Factor
Eclipta
emu oil
Euphorbia
ethyl linoleate
flavonoids
fang-feng
fatty acids
Ficus simplicissima
fibroblast growth factor
gallic acid
Gnaphalium
glyceryl monolaurate
Glechoma hederacea
gallotannin
Glycyrrhetinic acid
heal-all
Hydrocolloid
henna
Himalaya berry
hemp
iridoid glycosides
Indian fagonia
jojoba oil
Kokilaksha
Litsea
lichen
Laggera pterodonta
linseed oil
Lantana camara
Leptospermum scoparium
Labdanum
mallow
Melia
Malva sylvestris
mangostin
Mahonia
Milkweed
Marine colloids
marigold
Marking Nut Tree
Macaranga indica
Nigella seed
Oxystelma
Propolis
Phyllanthus
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Paris polyphylla
Pansit-pansitan
Panthenol
Patrinia
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Peptides
rue
rosmarinic acid
Squalene
Sichuan Lovage
Sicklepod
Sophora
Sesbania
Solanaceae
Shark Liver Oil
Self-Heal
Sweet Annie
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Southern Tsangshu
Silk protein
Sandalwood
Storax
Terpenoids
Thymoquinone
Terpinen-4-ol
Thymus
Thymol
Tea Tree Oil
Violet
Wrightia tinctoria
Witch Hazel
Zingiberene
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Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Acne
Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Bursitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colitis
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Endometriosis
Fatty Liver Disease
Free Radical Damage
Fungal Infections