Response of carcinoma in situ (actinic keratosis) to green tea concentrate plus capsicum

J Diet Suppl. 2009;6(4):385-9. doi: 10.3109/19390210903280322.

Abstract

A single case of carcinoma in situ (actinic keratosis) was treated topically with a patch consisting of an aqueous paste of a commercially available mixture (50:1) of green tea concentrate plus Capsicum (Capsol-T®) for approximately 14 days. The carcinoma responded by the formation of apoptotic blisters whereas surrounding normal tissue showed no response. A second untreated carcinoma 17 cm distant from the treated area also responded indicative of a systemic action of the substance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / therapeutic use
  • Apoptosis / drug effects
  • Camellia sinensis*
  • Capsicum*
  • Carcinoma in Situ / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Keratosis, Actinic / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Plant Extracts