Therapeutic effect of ointment for psoriasis based on Achillea millefolium L., Calendula officinalis L. and Salvia officinalis L.

Abstract

This study investigates the efficacy of Dermavit cream for treatment of psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis made by Pharmamed d.o.o Travnik for treatment of patients diagnosed with psoriasis. Dermavit cream for treatment of psoriasis, ekczema and dermatitis contains in composition Achillea millefolium extract, Calendula officinalis extract and Salvia officinalis essential oil. Due to the specific composition of extracts contained in Dermavit cream for treatment of psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis, it hydrates and softens the skin, helping it to regenerate and soothe the skin surface. For qualitative analysis of the extracts, UHPLC – MS (Millefolium herba and Calendulae flos) and GC-MS (Salviae folium) were used. According the study results conducted on subjects with diagnosis of psoriasis Dermavit cream for treatment of psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis can be determined to be successful in alleviating psoriasis symptoms. The results are obtained based on a study involving 30 patients with psoriasis, where each of them used the cream for a period of 60 days.