BACKGROUND
In April 1997, an unusual pigmentary disorder was noticed by dermatologists in Taiwan. All patients had a history of using facial dressings with steamed leaves of Piper betle L. (Piperaceae).
OBJECTIVE
Our purpose was to clarify the evolution and the origin of this unique
OBJECTIVE
Steamed piper betle leaves (PBL) were once used by many Taiwanese women to treat pigment disorders on the face. Most women claimed a quick, favourable response at first, only to be overcome with facial leukomelanosis later.
METHODS
C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to different groups to
اكتب أحد الأعراض أو المرض واقرأ عن الأعشاب التي قد تساعد ، واكتب عشبًا واطلع على الأمراض والأعراض التي تستخدم ضدها. * تستند جميع المعلومات إلى البحوث العلمية المنشورة