Scaly, inflamed skin from psoriasis
Potential benefit studied: Changes in psoriasis severity alongside topical steroids
Supporting researchA human trial found greater improvement in psoriasis severity when oral curcumin accompanied topical steroid treatment.
Sixty-three people with mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis entered a 12-week study. The comparison involved topical steroids with a 2 g daily Meriva formulation, a lecithin-based curcumin delivery system, versus topical steroids without active curcumin.
The trial used a specific absorption system and accompanying skin treatment. Longevity was not studied, and its curcumin amount cannot establish comparable effects or suitability for psoriasis or other inflammatory skin conditions.
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