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Acne treatment: Susceptibility of Propionibacterium acne,
the bacterial pathogen associated with acne to the tea tree oil has been
scientifically proven: The susceptibility of 32 strains of P. acnes to Tea
Tree Oil was examined. The minimum bactericidal concentration of Tea Tree
Oil for five strains was 0.25% or less while for the remainder it was
0.50%. 1. C F Carson and T V Riley Letters in Applied
Microbiology 1994, and confirmed in a clinical study for treatment of mild
to moderate acne: 2. Performed a single-blind randomized clinical trial on 124 patients to evaluate the efficacy and skin tolerance of 5% Tea Tree Oil Gel in the treatment of mild to moderate acne when compared with 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion. The results of this study showed that both 5% Ta Tree Oil and 5% benzoyl peroxide had a significant effect in ameliorating the patients Acne by reducing the number of inflamed and non-inflamed lesions (open and closed comedones) although the onset of action in the case of Tea Tree Oil was a bit slower. Encouragingly, fewer side effects were experienced by patients treated with Tea Tree Oil. 2. Prof. R S C
Barnetson Dr.I Bassett Dr. D Pannowitz (Australia)
Medical Journal of Australia Oct 1990 Dandruff treatment: Susceptibility of
Pityrosporum ovale, the fungal pathogen associated
with dandruff, to the
tea tree oil has been
scientifically proven, and confirmed in clinical trial: Tea tree oil as an efficacious treatment for dandruff Despite the fact that the causes of dandruff are not
completely understood, a number of agents are effective and are marketed
for its treatment. Most of these agents have some activity against the
fungi that play a role in dandruff, Malassezia spp, formerly known as
Pityrosporum ovale. For many years tea tree oil (TTO) has been advocated
as a treatment for dandruff on the basis of anecdotal evidence alone. In
recent years laboratory data has added support to the use of TTO by
showing that it can inhibit and kill Malassezia furfur and related species
(Nenoff et al., 1996; Hammer et al., 1997; 2000; Griffin et al., 2000).
However, until now no clinical data have been available. A recent paper by
Satchell and colleagues (2002a) has reported the results of a randomised,
single-blind, parallel-group study in which a 5% TTO shampoo was compared
to placebo shampoo in the treatment of dandruff. A total of 126 patients
were randomized to the TTO or placebo group and received a shampoo to use
daily for 4 weeks. Patients' dandruff was assessed by the investigators
prior to commencement and after 2 and 4 weeks daily application of the
shampoo. At each assessment, the proportion of the scalp involved and the
visual appearance of scalp (that varied from normal to red with thick
confluent scales) were scored and used to calculate a scalp lesion score.
Patients also self-assessed the degree of scaliness, itchiness and
greasiness. After 4 weeks treatment, the responses in the TTO group were
all significantly better than those in the placebo with the exception of
the patient self-assessment of scaliness. Only one patient in each group a
complete response.The significant improvements seen in the TTO group were
reminiscent of those seen after treatment with other agents such as 2%
ketoconazole and 1% terbinafine. The partial responses seen in the TTO
treatment group suggest that ongoing application of the TTO shampoo would
be required to continue control of the dandruff. Other applications:
The Tea tree oil can bee apllied undiluted to treat: Boils and
Furunculosis, Athlete's foot , toenail
fungal infections etc.
AROMATHERAPY USE: For acne treatment: - Three times a day put 6-8
drops of oil on the affected area, rubb into the skin and massage gently
for 5 minutes. For dandruff treatment: - Twice
a day wash the hair with the mild shampoo, and after that put 10-12 drops
of oil on the scalp and massage for 10 minutes.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Not known.
OBSERVATIONS: Avoid the contact with eyes! |
