Abstract The therapeutic applications of cannabis and cannabinoids are an increasingly conspicuous topic as de-criminalization and legalization of these products continues to expand. A limited number of cannabinoid compounds have…
Condition: Skin
Cannabis-Based Products for the Treatment of Skin Inflammatory Diseases: A Timely Review
Abstract The use of natural products in dermatology is increasingly being pursued due to sustainability and ecological issues, and as a possible way to improve the therapeutic outcome of chronic…
The Risks and Benefits of Cannabis in the Dermatology Clinic
Abstract Cannabis (Cannabis sativa/indica), also known as marijuana, has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for millennia. There has been a recent trend to legalize the use of cannabis,…
Dermatology-Related Uses of Medical Cannabis Promoted by Dispensaries in Canada, Europe, and the United States
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract There is a growing interest in the use of medical cannabis for a variety of dermatologic conditions. Despite the lack of…
A Survey of Topical Cannabis Use in Canada
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Since its legalization in Canada, cannabis use has expanded to include commercially available topical formations. Several scientifically unsupported claims regarding…
Release of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol from polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels and its safe interaction with human skin fibroblasts
Abstract This study aimed to design a THC-rich hydrogel to deliver cannabis derivatives topically. We developed hydrogels using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) mixed with propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), or…
Cannabinoids for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases: A systematic review
Abstract In recent years, the medical use of cannabinoids has attracted growing attention worldwide. In particular, anti-inflammatory properties of cannabinoids led to their emergence as potential therapeutic options for autoimmune…
Cannabis and the skin
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The public and health care providers are increasingly curious about the potential medical benefits of Cannabis. In vitro and in vivo studies of Cannabis have suggested it…
The potential role of cannabinoids in dermatology
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis is increasingly being used world-wide to treat a variety of dermatological conditions. Medicinal cannabis is currently legalized in Canada, 31…
Cannabidiol Promotes Endothelial Cell Survival by Heme Oxygenase-1-Mediated Autophagy
Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, has been reported to mediate antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-angiogenic effects in endothelial cells. This study investigated the influence of CBD on the expression of…