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1Nestlé Skin Health Investigation, Education, Longevity Development (SHIELD), New York, NY.
Clinics in Dermatology
|June 18, 2018
Summary
Complementary and alternative medicine, including aromatherapy and botanicals, show early promise for acne treatment. Further research is needed to fully understand their risks and benefits compared to conventional therapies.
Area of Science:
- Integrative dermatology
- Natural product research
Background:
- Patient interest in "natural" complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is growing.
- CAM therapies like aromatherapy, botanicals, and essential oils are perceived as safer and less toxic.
- Dermatology is exploring CAM for various conditions, including acne vulgaris.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review preliminary evidence on the efficacy of CAM in acne treatment.
- To highlight the potential of natural remedies in dermatological care.
- To identify the need for further clinical trials on CAM for acne.
Main Methods:
- Review of preliminary evidence and biological activity studies.
- Analysis of small pilot clinical trials, primarily in young adults.
- Exploration of CAM modalities such as aromatherapy, botanicals, and essential oils.
Main Results:
- Some CAM approaches show potential value in preliminary acne treatment studies.
- Evidence is mostly from studies conducted outside North America.
- Further investigation is required to validate these findings.
Conclusions:
- CAM therapies, including plant extracts, may offer benefits for acne.
- Larger clinical trials are essential to establish risk-benefit profiles.
- Informed decisions for patients and clinicians require comprehensive research on CAM efficacy.
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