@article{oai:toyama.repo.nii.ac.jp:00002455, author = {Higaki, Shuichi and Norisugi, Osamu and Toyomoto, Takashi}, issue = {suppl.}, journal = {和漢医薬学雑誌 = Journal of traditional medicines}, month = {}, note = {application/pdf, We examined the relationship between the Propionibacterium species and Kampo formulations, between the Staphylococcus species and Shiunko, or between acne vulgaris and Kampo formulations. Jumihaidokuto, Unseiin and Shiunko suppressed Propionibacterium species lipase, and in correlation with the lipase activity, their clinical effect was indicated. Among Shiunko, white petrolatum and 3.5% salt water, Shiunko strongly inhibited the growth of the Staphylococcus species isolated from skin lesions of atopic dermatitis. Also, Kampo formulations were effective for inflammatory acne rash as well as incidental symptoms in acne patients. Especially, the effects of Kampo formulations on the incidental symptoms were remarkably higher than those of antimicrobial agents. These effects might be due to the various actions of Kampo crude drugs composed of Kampo formulations or Shiunko., Article}, pages = {167--170}, title = {Representative species, skin diseases and Kampo medicines(Chemical & Pharmacological study)}, volume = {22}, year = {2005} }