Olive Oil With Omega 3 to Treat Stasis Dermatitis

Summary

Olive oil and Omega 3 have many anti inflammatory effects that may be beneficial in the inflammation and edema of chronic stasis dermatitis. The olive oil contains many mono unsaturated fatty acids and anti oxidants that may add to the well being of a diseased skin by improving cell membrane homeostasis.

Timeline

Start

2007-01

Primary completion

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Completion

2007-03

Publications

• Background Sapino S, Carlotti ME, Peira E, Gallarate M. Hemp-seed and olive oils: their stability against oxidation and use in O/W emulsions. J Cosmet Sci. 2005 Jul-Aug;56(4):227-51.

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