Garlic is used worldwide by chefs, and home cooks. It is also used in dermatologic applications, for its interesting properties. Allicin, garlic's most potent compound, provides the largest range of garlic's health benefits, including antibiotic and antifungal properties. 

Dermatologic applications of topical garlic extract

Anti-aging: According to an investigation, garlic shows beneficial effects on the maximum proliferative capacity of fibroblasts, therefore, garlic can play a role as an anti-aging and rejuvenative agent.

Treating warts: Garlic is full of allicin which has great antibacterial properties. You can make garlic ointment at home or can directly apply garlic juice on these warts.

Psoriasis: A factor known as kappaB has now been linked with psoriasis. Extensive researches in the last few years have shown this pathway. Research is showing that this factor can be interrupted by garlic (diallyl sulfide, S-allylmercaptocysteine, ajoene).

Soothe Psoriasis with Garlic: Since garlic has proven anti-inflammatory properties, it could be useful in relieving uncomfortable psoriasis outbreaks.

Treat Athlete's Foot With Garlic:  With its anti-fungal properties, some research suggests that garlic may help relieve itchy athlete’s foot. Soak your feet in a bath of warm water and crushed garlic.

Garlic and Cold Sores:  Garlic appears to have beneficial properties for our mouth.  A popular home remedy for cold sores is to hold a smashed or crushed garlic directly on a cold sore.  After a few minutes, the garlic's natural anti-viral properties has helped some people reduce pain and swelling, according to a 2014 study in Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine.   WARNING: Dermatologist have said that when garlic is rubbed directly on the cold sore can lead to a plant dermatitis and even blistering.  It is much better to stick with an approved medicine, just to be safe! 

Garlic Acne Cleaner:   garlic may help banish unsightly blemishes. Its antioxidants kill bacteria, so try rubbing a sliced clove of garlic on the pimple.  WARNING: Dermatologist have said that when garlic is rubbed directly on the acne spot it can lead to a plant dermatitis and even blistering.  It is much better to stick to a formulated spot gel for a quick fix of an inflamed spot to be safe! 




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