Effectiveness of Garlic Oil in the Treatment of Arsenical Palmer Keratosis

Thousands of Bangladeshi are suffering from arsenic-induced keratosis affecting palms and soles. Palmer keratosis, particularly in young female, affects the socioeconomic condition. Till today there is no effective treatment. Twenty patients of mild to moderate degree of arsenical palmer keratosis will be treated with garlic oil in soft capsule (10 mg/day) orally for 12 weeks. Similar treatment will be given to 20 arsenic exposed controls and 20 healthy volunteers for comparison. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of oral administration of garlic oil to reduce body arsenic load and clinical symptoms of arsenical palmer keratosis.