The potential role of specific essential oils in the replacement of dermacorticoid drugs (strong, medium and weak) in the treatment of acute dry or weeping dermatitis

The appearance of acute dermatitis, whether it is mediated by the immune system (contact eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis) or not (ortho-ergic/contact irritant dermatitis) often requires in the first instance, the use of topical treatments based on topical steroid medications. The effectiveness of these substances for crisis intervention is not disputed. However, the secondary effects that accompany these medications often lead the practitioner to search for alternatives to their use.

This article reports on a number (45) of acute dry and weeping dermatitis cases that were treated with specific formulations of essential oils over a nine month period. Rationale for both the essential oil selections and the galenic forms used are included along with results of treatment.