Condition: Skin


Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Dermatologic Conditions

Abstract In recent years, cannabinoid (CB) products have gained popularity among the public. The anti-inflammatory properties of CBs have piqued the interest of researchers and clinicians because they represent promising avenues for…

Mechanisms of Cannabinoids and Potential Applicability to Skin Diseases

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The legalisation of cannabis in a growing number of jurisdictions has led to increasing interest in its potential therapeutic effects in…

Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Hair, Scalp, and Skin Disorders: A Systematic Review

Abstract Cannabinoid products have been studied in the treatment of various dermatologic conditions. We searched PubMed/MEDLINE for articles published before 1 February 2023 that described the use of cannabinoids in…

The Skin and Natural Cannabinoids–Topical and Transdermal Applications

Abstract The chemical constituents of the Cannabis plant known as cannabinoids have been extensively researched for their potential therapeutic benefits. The use of cannabinoids applied to the skin as a potential method…

Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) for Skin Health and Disorders

Abstract Though there is limited research confirming the purported topical benefits of cannabinoids, it is certain that cutaneous biology is modulated by the human endocannabinoid system (ECS). Receptors from the…

Cannabinoids in dermatology: a scoping review

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…

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…