Posted by nolvas on October 23, 2006, at 3:39:55
In reply to Re: Tea tree oil for acne..any experience? » Meri-Tuuli, posted by Declan on October 22, 2006, at 18:13:25
Bassett, I. B., et al. A comparative study of tea-tree oil versus benzoylperoxide in the treatment of acne. Medical Journal of Australia. 153:455-458, 1990.
This study demonstrated that tea tree oil (applied topically) is an effective alternative to benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of acne. 124 mild to moderate acne patients received either a gel containing 5% tea tree oil or a lotion containing 5% benzoyl peroxide (a standard treatment for acne). Both groups applied their preparations daily. After three months both groups experienced improvement in the condition of their acne lesions. Inflamed lesions improved by a similar extent in both groups. Benzoyl peroxide was more effective for non-inflamed lesions. Tea tree oil caused fewer side effects (dryness, itching, rashes, inflammation).
Laypersons’ Publications
· Murray, Michael T. The Healing Power of Herbs (2nd Edition). Prima Publishing, Rocklin, California, USA. 1993:324.
· Zapping zits. Mother Nature’s Health Journal. 2(10), 1999.
Summary
q Human study demonstrated the ability of tea tree oil (5% solution applied topically for three months) to improve the condition of acne lesions with similar effectiveness to that of benzoyl peroxide.
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