Myth Versus Reality: A Review of Social Media Claims and Scientific Evidence for Arnica Montana in Postinjectable Procedures.

IF 2.5 3区 医学 Q2 DERMATOLOGY Dermatologic Surgery Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI:10.1097/DSS.0000000000004599
Natalia Ryzhaya, Jason K Rivers
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Abstract

Background: Reduced bruising and swelling after aesthetic procedures accelerates recovery. Arnica montana is widely used by physicians and promoted on social media, although its efficacy in aesthetic medicine remains uncertain.

Objective: To evaluate the validity of social media claims regarding Arnica's therapeutic benefits, focusing on aesthetic injectable procedures.

Materials and methods: Social media platforms, TikTok and Reddit, were searched on April 24, 2024, covering a 2-year period, using terms: "arnica montana," "arnica," "arnica filler," "arnica botox," and "arnica gel." A literature review was conducted using OVID Medline and Embase databases with keywords "arnica" and "arnica montana."

Results: A total of 48 TikTok posts and 305 Reddit entries were identified; with 91.7% and 58% of posts, respectively, endorsing Arnica use, primarily without scientific evidence. The literature review revealed limited and mixed evidence for Arnica's efficacy, with only 1 study addressing dermatologic injectable procedures. Systematic reviews indicated a small effect size for Arnica in surgical settings, with no specific focus on dermatologic applications.

Conclusion: Despite its popularity on social media and frequent use by health care providers, scientific evidence supporting Arnica's efficacy in reducing bruising and swelling after aesthetic procedures remains inconclusive. Social media discussions predominantly supported Arnica use, with limited opposition noted.

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Dermatologic Surgery
Dermatologic Surgery 医学-皮肤病学
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期刊介绍: Exclusively devoted to dermatologic surgery, the Dermatologic Surgery journal publishes the most clinically comprehensive and up-to-date information in its field. This unique monthly journal provides today’s most expansive and in-depth coverage of cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery and skin cancer through peer-reviewed original articles, extensive illustrations, case reports, ongoing features, literature reviews and correspondence. The journal provides information on the latest scientific information for all types of dermatologic surgery including: -Ambulatory phlebectomy- Blepharoplasty- Body contouring- Chemical peels- Cryosurgery- Curettage and desiccation- Dermabrasion- Excision and closure- Flap Surgery- Grafting- Hair restoration surgery- Injectable neuromodulators- Laser surgery- Liposuction- Microdermabrasion- Microlipoinjection- Micropigmentation- Mohs micrographic surgery- Nail surgery- Phlebology- Sclerotherapy- Skin cancer surgery- Skin resurfacing- Soft-tissue fillers. Dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons consider this a must-read publication for anyone in the field.
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