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Phytotherapeutic drugs
Dermatology
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Abstract
Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of phytotherapy in the treatment of individuals with vitiligo and understand the importance of its use in managing the condition. Methods: This is an integrative review, with articles published between August 2024 and February 2025, utilizing databases such as PubMed, which belongs to the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Google Scholar, Virtual Health Library (BVS), a platform that integrates Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), and Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE). The guiding question was: Is phytotherapy an effective therapy in the management of patients with vitiligo, using the combination of Health Sciences Descriptors Vitiligo AND Phytotherapy AND Treatment. Results: 20 articles were included in the review, which showed that the use of phytotherapy was effective in treating patients with vitiligo. Final considerations: More research on the use of phytotherapy in vitiligo is necessary, as the topic remains underexplored in the available literature. It is also essential to highlight the benefits of natural compounds and ensure their safety and quality for the population.
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