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