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What is witch hazel topical?

Category: Over the Counter Drugs

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Witch hazel is also known as Cortex Hamamelis (dried bark), Folium Hamamelis (dried or fresh leaves), Hamamelis, or Hamamelis water. The topical, or skin preparation,is commonly used for skin conditions, including diaper rash or hemorrhoids.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Acne breakout 2 3
Hemorrhoids 2 2
Candida (fungal) infection 1 1
Cough 1 0
Eyes red 1 2
Scars 1 2

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  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 2
None 2

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with witch hazel topical

Side effect Patients Percentage
Burning sensation 1
Dry skin 1

Why patients stopped taking witch hazel topical

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Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 1
Other 1
Personal research 1
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Duration

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Duration Patients Percentage
1 - 6 months 1
6 months - 1 year 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 3
Usually 1
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 2
Not at all hard to take 1
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 1
Not specified 3
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1 patient evaluation for witch hazel topical

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Apr 18, 2013 (Started Oct 14, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for candida (fungal) infection)
  • Side effects
    Mild (burning sensation)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly
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