Natural Formulations: Novel Viewpoint for Scleroderma Adjunct Treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scleroderma is a complex disease involving autoimmune, vascular, and connective tissues, with unknown etiology that can progress through any organ systems.

Objective

Yet, no cure is available; the thorough treatment of scleroderma and current treatments are based on controlling inflammation. Nowadays, medicinal plants/natural-based formulations are emerging as important regulators of many diseases, including autoimmune diseases. Here, we provided an overview of scleroderma, also focused on recent studies on medicinal plants/natural-based formulations that are beneficial in scleroderma treatment/prevention.

Methods

This study is the result of a search in PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library with "scleroderma", "systemic sclerosis", "plant", "herb", and "phyt

SUBMITTER: Assar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8253639 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature