What are the indications of evening primrose oil?

Evening primrose oil is used to treat atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema), high cholesterol, acne, rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), breast pain, and menopause symptoms .

Is evening primrose safe?

Evening primrose is safe and well tolerated in adults when taken for a short period of time.

Are omega 3 fatty acids and evening primrose the same?

Evening primrose is not the same as omega 3 fatty acids . Evening primrose is rich in omega-6 fatty acids.

Does evening primrose oil improve skin health?

Evening primrose oil has been shown to improve skin hydration in healthy adults and atopic patients to treat skin dryness.

Is evening primrose safe during pregnancy?

Evening primrose oil can help with cervical ripening, reducing cesarean section rates, shortening labor duration, and inducing labor .

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Mycosis Fungoides - References

Creator: Dr. Simi Paknikar
Keywords: Mycosis Fungoides References, Mycosis Fungoides, References for Mycosis Fungoides

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Last Updated on Jun 06, 2017

References:

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Mycosis fungoides - (https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/mycosis-fungoides)
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Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Jun 06, 2017
Last Updated on Jun 06, 2017