CBD and cannabis products for acne, psoriasis? Buyer beware, dermatologists say

CBD is derived from hemp, a cousin of the marijuana plant, but unlike THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), the active component in marijuana, CBD doesn’t get you high. Unregulated by FDAOf the two-thirds of people who had seen a dermatologist, 20% were told to try a CBD product, primarily for acne and psoriasis. Just shy of 8% of these folks used medical cannabis, which requires an approved card from a dermatologist. “There is some evidence that topical CBD products can have anti-itch, anti-inflammatory, and even wound-healing properties in skin disease,” he said. More information: Harvard Medical School has more about Harvard Medical School has more about cannabidiol Samuel Yeroushalami et al, Consumer Perspectives on and Utilization of Medical Cannabis to Treat Dermatologic Conditions, J Drugs Dermatol.