Algae used in atopic eczema therapy

SpeciesCompoundsActivityReferences
Ascophyllum nodosum (Phaeophyceae)
Lithothamnium (Rhodophyta)
Silver-loaded seaweed-based cellulosic fiberImproves epidermal skin physiology in AD in an in vivo study[98]
Capsosiphon fulvescens (Chlorophyta)Seaweed extractExtract (200 mg/mouse) inhibited the development of AD symptom[99]
Chlorella stigmatophora (Chlorophyta)Crude polysaccharide extractAnti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities[100]
Ecklonia cava (Phaeophyceae)PhlorotanninsAnti-inflammatory activities[101]
Eisenia nipponica (Phaeophyceae)PhlorotanninsAlleviate allergic inflammation in AD[102]
Fucus vesiculosus (Phaeophyceae)FucoidanTopical skin brightening and anti-aging formulations[103]
Haematococcus lacustris (Chlorophyta)AstaxanthinIn vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities[104]
Kappaphycus alvarezii (Rhodophyta)CarrageenanAntioxidant and tyrosinase enzyme inhibitory activities[105]
Nannochloropsis oculata (Eustigmatophyceae)80% methanolic extractSterols provide a promising role in future medicines with anti-inflammatory activity[106]
Phaeodactylum tricornutum (Bacillariophyceae)Crude polysaccharide extractAnti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities[107]
Sargassum horneri (Phaeophyceae)Polyphenol-rich extractsAlleviates AD-like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice[108]
Sargassum plagiophyllum (Phaeophyceae)AlginateAntioxidant and tyrosinase enzyme inhibitory activities[105]
Sargassum polycystum (Phaeophyceae)PhlorotanninsTopical application alleviated symptoms by activating anti-inflammatory and antioxidative stress and by promoting the healing process[101]
Undaria pinnatifida (Phaeophyceae)ExtractSkin-protecting and anti-aging properties[103]