Overview

Use of Topical Solasodine of Solanum Melongena Peel Origin in the Treatment of Palmar Arsenic Keratosis

Status:
Active, not recruiting
Trial end date:
2021-01-15
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Summary
Arsenic is one of the largest mass poisonings in Bangladesh. Arsenic keratosis of the palm and sole is a common feature of arsenicosis. Brinjal or eggplant ubiquitous vegetable found in different parts of the world, including Bangladesh, scientifically known as Solanum melongena. A study showed ointment containing crude extract of Solanum melongena peel origin is effective in arsenic keratosis. Solasodine is one of the active compounds of Solanum melongena peel. In the current study, an ointment containing a single compound solasodine isolated from Solanum melongena peel . The ointment made from solasodine extract was distributed among arsenic keratosis patients to see the effect.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh