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Papain has been used for a plethora of medicinal purposes including treating inflammation, shingles, diarrhea, psoriasis, parasites, and many others.<ref name="Web MD">[http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-69-PAPAIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=69&[[Image: | Papain has been used for a plethora of medicinal purposes including treating inflammation, shingles, diarrhea, psoriasis, parasites, and many others.<ref name="Web MD">[http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-69-PAPAIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=69&[[Image:rx.jpg|200px|right|thumb|<ref>http://www.ipharmd.net/clipart/?file=gold_mortar_pestle_rx_logo.png&category=rx&pic=7</ref>]]activeIngredientName=PAPAIN] Web MD </ref> One major use is the treatment of cutaneous ulcers including diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers. Pressures ulcers plague many bed bound individuals and are a major source of pain and discomfort. Two papain based topical drugs are Accuzyme and Panafil, which can be used to treat wounds like cutaneous ulcers.<ref>[http://www.pbm.va.gov/Clinical%20Guidance/Drug%20Monographs/Papain%20Urea.pdf] National PBM Drug Monograph </ref> | ||
A recent New York Times article featured papain and other digestive enzymes. With the number of individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal issues, many people are turning toward natural digestive aid supplements like papain. The author even talks about the use of papain along with a pineapple enzyme, bromelain, in cosmetic facial masks. Dr. Adam R. Kolker (a plastic surgeon) is quoted in the article saying that "For skin that is sensitive, enzymes are wonderful." He bases these claims off the idea that proteases like papain help to break peptide bonds holding dead skin cells to the live skin cells.<ref> [http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/23/fashion/enzymes-once-sidelined-try-to-grab-the-spotlight.html] Enzymes Try to Grab the Spotlight </ref> | A recent New York Times article featured papain and other digestive enzymes. With the number of individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal issues, many people are turning toward natural digestive aid supplements like papain. The author even talks about the use of papain along with a pineapple enzyme, bromelain, in cosmetic facial masks. Dr. Adam R. Kolker (a plastic surgeon) is quoted in the article saying that "For skin that is sensitive, enzymes are wonderful." He bases these claims off the idea that proteases like papain help to break peptide bonds holding dead skin cells to the live skin cells.<ref> [http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/23/fashion/enzymes-once-sidelined-try-to-grab-the-spotlight.html] Enzymes Try to Grab the Spotlight </ref> | ||
