Medical Condition Herpes Zoster Keratoconjunctivitis

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 053.21 - herpes zoster keratoconjunctivitis

Active Ingredients used for Herpes Zoster Keratoconjunctivitis:

Peppermint, Propolis

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
peppermint (mentha x piperita l.)	there is currently insufficient research available to determine if there are benefits of peppermint oil in the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia.	c
propolis	laboratory studies suggest that propolis has anti-viral and anti-inflammatory effects. there is limited research of propolis for the treatment of eye complications of varicella zoster, the virus that causes chicken pox or shingles. some evidence suggests that propolis may speed up healing and improve sight. however, human research is needed before a recommendation can be made.	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.