A study on the problem, Obstacles and needs of using herbs for skin care in type 2 diabetes patients

Abstract

This qualitative research aims to 1) study the problems, obstacles and needs of using herbs for skin care in type 2 diabetes patients and 2) Study the use of herbs that are on the primary health care list of local wisdom scholar and Thai traditional medicine personnel. The sample groups for data collection consisted of 8 patients, 8 caregivers, 4 Thai traditional medicine personnel, and 4 local wisdom scholars. The tool used was an in-depth interview and data were analyzed using content analysis.

The results of the research found that 1) The problems with using herbs in skin care are lack of knowledge about diseases that affect the skin's protective system and most patients have problems with inflamed, dry and itchy skin. 2) An obstacle in using current health products is that current products are not suitable for patients' skin problems in terms of efficiency and strengthening of the skin. 3) The need for using herbs in skin care is that patients desire to use products containing Thai herbal ingredients but are limited by the usage format and convenience of use, including the properties of herbs. 4) The use of herbs by local wisdom scholars and traditional Thai medicine personnel found that most herbs used to treat skin inflammation include Centella asiatica, Turmeric, Andrographis paniculata, Clinacanthus nutans, and Piper betle leaves.

The results of this study provide basic information for developing skin care guidelines of type 2 diabetes patients with dermatitis and can develop herbal innovations that have biological effects on the skin to meet health product standards.