Chinese Medicine as Supporting Therapy for Psoriasis: Past, Present, and Future

Yang, Xueyuan; Cai, Wan-ling; Guo, Chen-lu; Chen, Qi-hua

doi:10.1007/s11655-022-3683-8

“…Globally, the quest for an ideal and effective treatment for psoriasis remains ongoing [2]. Although there are reports that Chinese herbal formulas, single herbs, and their active components have shown promising prospects in the clinical treatment of psoriasis [3,4,5], due to the chronic and often intractable nature of the disease, many patients have not used formal traditional Chinese medicine treatments but instead resorted to Chinese folk remedies(CFR). However, these remedies often contain a complex mix of ingredients with dangerously high levels of heavy metals.…”

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Heavy metal poisoning caused by Chinese folk remedies in psoriasis patients：a retrospective analysis

Xue,

Du,

Zhu

et al. 2024

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Psoriasis, characterized as a chronic relapsing disease with a protracted course, often drives patients to seek relief through Chinese folk remedies (CFR). Nonetheless, the complex compositions of these remedies frequently result in unintended adverse effects, notably various types of heavy metal poisoning. Our study involved an exhaustive collection and analysis of clinical data from psoriasis patients who developed heavy metal poisoning due to CFR usage, admitted to Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital from January 2011 to October 2023. Our analysis identified 44 cases of mercury poisoning, 17 of lead poisoning, 21 of arsenic poisoning, and 4 instances of mixed heavy metal poisoning. The folk remedies used ranged from fumigation and inhalation to skin application and oral administration. Distinct pathogenic characteristics were observed in each poisoning type. After treatment with metal chelating agents, all patients experienced a reduction in heavy metal levels in their bodies, accompanied by varying degrees of symptom alleviation. This study underscores the vital necessity of opting for formal, medically approved treatments for psoriasis, thereby avoiding the hazardous consequences of unregulated folk remedies that may lead to severe heavy metal poisoning.

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Jia

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Heavy metal poisoning caused by Chinese folk remedies in psoriasis patients: a retrospective analysis

Xue,

Du,

Zhu

et al. 2024

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Psoriasis, characterized as a chronic relapsing disease with a protracted course, often drives patients to seek relief through Chinese folk remedies (CFR). Nonetheless, the complex compositions of these remedies frequently result in unintended adverse effects, notably various types of heavy metal poisoning. Our study involved an exhaustive collection and analysis of clinical data from psoriasis patients who developed heavy metal poisoning due to CFR usage, admitted to Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital from January 2011 to October 2023. Our analysis identified 44 cases of mercury poisoning, 17 of lead poisoning, 21 of arsenic poisoning, and 4 instances of mixed heavy metal poisoning. The folk remedies used ranged from fumigation and inhalation to skin application and oral administration. Distinct pathogenic characteristics were observed in each poisoning type. After treatment with metal chelating agents, all patients experienced a reduction in heavy metal levels in their bodies, accompanied by varying degrees of symptom alleviation. This study underscores the vital necessity of opting for formal, medically approved treatments for psoriasis, thereby avoiding the hazardous consequences of unregulated folk remedies that may lead to severe heavy metal poisoning.

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Chinese Medicine as Supporting Therapy for Psoriasis: Past, Present, and Future

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Heavy metal poisoning caused by Chinese folk remedies in psoriasis patients：a retrospective analysis

Heavy metal poisoning caused by Chinese folk remedies in psoriasis patients：a retrospective analysis

Accurate network pharmacology and novel ingredients formula of herbal targeting estrogen signaling for psoriasis intervention

Heavy metal poisoning caused by Chinese folk remedies in psoriasis patients: a retrospective analysis

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