Main benefits and applicability of plant extracts in skin care products

Natural ingredients have been used for centuries for skin care purposes. Nowadays, they are becoming more prevalent in formulations, due to consumers' concerns about synthetic ingredients/chemical substances. The main benefits reported for plant extracts, used in skin care, include antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and tyrosinase inhibition effect. In this review, some examples of plants from Portuguese flora, whose extracts have shown good properties for skin care are presented. Howev...

Pharmacological therapies for neglected tropical diseases: a systematic review and evidence gap mapping

Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) comprise 21 endemic infections that affect over one billion people worldwide. This study mapped and identified evidence gaps regarding pharmacological therapies for all WHO-recognized NTDs. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed for systematic reviews (SRs) and randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and the ClinicalTrials. gov database for ongoing RCTs. Methodological quality was assessed using the AMSTAR-2 for SRs and the Cochrane Risk of Bias...

Assistive technologies for medication self-management in people with disabilities: A systematic scoping review and evidence map

Background Medication self-management poses significant challenges for persons with disabilities. Although self-help devices and assistive technologies (ATs) have the potential to enhance autonomy and safety, the evidence supporting their effectiveness is fragmented. Objective To systematically map scientific literature on ATs that support medication use among individuals with vision disorders, hearing loss, or intellectual disabilities. Methods A systematic scoping review was conducted in ac...

Effect of T2-T4 sympathicotomy in skin temperature of pediatric patients with hyperhidrosis: a thermographic follow-up.

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