AIM: Aloe vera, plant extracts of Aloe barbadensis miller, is widely used in phytomedicine. The first case of acute hepatitis due to this compound was described. METHODS: Description of a clinical case. RESULTS: Hepatitis in a 57-year old female could be linked to the ingestion of Aloe barbadensis miller compounds. The patient's hepatitis resolved completely after discontinuing this medication. CONCLUSION: The case emphasizes the importance of considering phytopharmaceutical over-the-counter drugs as causative agents of hepatitis.
AIM: Aloe vera, plant extracts of Aloe barbadensis miller, is widely used in phytomedicine. The first case of acute hepatitis due to this compound was described. METHODS: Description of a clinical case. RESULTS:Hepatitis in a 57-year old female could be linked to the ingestion of Aloe barbadensis miller compounds. The patient's hepatitis resolved completely after discontinuing this medication. CONCLUSION: The case emphasizes the importance of considering phytopharmaceutical over-the-counter drugs as causative agents of hepatitis.
Authors: Soyun Cho; Serah Lee; Min-Jung Lee; Dong Hun Lee; Chong-Hyun Won; Sang Min Kim; Jin Ho Chung Journal: Ann Dermatol Date: 2009-02-28 Impact factor: 1.444
Authors: Ha Na Yang; Dong Joon Kim; Young Mook Kim; Byoung Ho Kim; Kyoung Min Sohn; Myung Jin Choi; Young Hee Choi Journal: J Korean Med Sci Date: 2010-02-17 Impact factor: 2.153