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Ayanlowo O, -Adeife OC, Ilomuanya M, Ebie C, Adegbulu A, Ezeanyache O, Odiase O, Ikebudu V, Akanbi B. African oils in dermatology. Dermatol Ther 2021; 35:e14968. [PMID: 33928725 DOI: 10.1111/dth.14968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
Plant and seed oils have been used for centuries and possibly millennia in Nigeria and Africa for the maintenance of healthy skin and the traditional treatment of skin disorders. In recent times, some of these oils have regained popularity due to their availability and affordability coupled with concerns about the side effects of commercially processed skin care products. This is to assess the chemical properties, current knowledge, source of procurement, indications for topical use, benefits, and possible adverse effects of six plant oils and one animal fat commonly used in Nigeria. This is a literature review and interview with traditional healers and alternative health practitioners to document the traditional, medical, cosmetics, and other usage of oils for skin and scalp care in the African context. Literature review was done on the biochemical and pharmacological properties of each of the seven oils. Searches were made from PubMed, African Journal online, Medline, and Google scholar. Medical subject heading terms used in the search include shea butter, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, soy oil, Baobab oil, and python oil. Plant and seed oils used locally in Nigeria and other African countries for skin care and treatment have several benefits due to the constituents of the plant oils (free fatty acids, triglycerides, ceramides, phospholipids, vitamins and antioxidants) which have been shown to promote healthy skin barrier function, wound healing and have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. They are however not without adverse effects, which may be mainly due to processing and storage hygiene. Further studies are required on these oils in view of their potential in the development of novel skincare products and dermatological therapies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Olusola Ayanlowo
- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria.,Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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Ayanlowo O, Ebie C, Cole-Adeife O, Ilomuanya M, Adegbulu A. Shea butter as skin, scalp, and hair moisturizer in Nigerians. Dermatol Ther 2021; 34:e14863. [PMID: 33565186 DOI: 10.1111/dth.14863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Olusola Ayanlowo
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.,Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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