What is Tea Tree Oil?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: Femigel

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See also: Fugacil Anti-Fungal Nanomedicine Cream

Tea tree oil is an essential oil with bactriostatic properties used topically for skin infections.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Acne 3 5
Acne breakout 2 4
Itchy scalp 2 0
Angular cheilitis 1 4
Bartonella infection 1 1

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 4
None 8

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Tea Tree Oil

Side effect Patients Percentage
Burning sensation in eyes 1
Burning sensation in skin 1
Dry skin 1
Eyes watering (tearing) 1

Why patients stopped taking Tea Tree Oil

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Course of treatment ended 1
Did not seem to work 1
See 1 patient who's stopped taking Tea Tree Oil

Duration

Stopped taking Tea Tree Oil

Duration Patients Percentage
2 - 5 years 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 7
Usually 2
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 3
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 2
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 11
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 7
Not specified 6
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1 patient evaluation for Tea Tree Oil

Oct 12, 2014 (Started Oct 02, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for angular cheilitis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2 other Daily
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Dec 20, 2012 (Started Oct 02, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for acne)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for acne breakout)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2 other Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 6, 2012 (Started Oct 02, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for acne)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for acne breakout)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 other Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 18, 2012 (Started Oct 02, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for acne breakout)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for tinea corporis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 other Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

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