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Alternative medicine and dermatology

M R Buchness1

  • 1New York Medical College, Valhalla, USA.

Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
|December 22, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Practitioners should be open to alternative medicine, as patients may not disclose use, risking adverse effects and drug interactions. A review of popular herbal remedies and their dermatologic uses is provided.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Growing patient interest in nonconventional disease treatment and prevention, especially in Western countries.
  • Potential for adverse effects and drug-herb interactions with alternative therapies.
  • Need for open-mindedness among traditional Western medicine practitioners regarding CAM.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss patient demographics and motivations for seeking alternative treatments.
  • To review the scientific literature on herbal and physical modalities in medicine.
  • To emphasize popular herbs and those used for dermatologic conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific studies on herbal and physical modalities.
  • Focus on currently popular herbs and those for dermatologic applications.
  • Discussion of patient demographics and reasons for CAM use.

Main Results:

  • Patients may withhold information about CAM use if they perceive physician disapproval.
  • Alternative treatments carry risks, including adverse effects and drug-herb interactions.
  • A review of popular and dermatologic-specific herbal remedies is presented.

Conclusions:

  • Open-mindedness from Western medicine practitioners is crucial for patient safety.
  • Understanding patient motivations for CAM use is important for integrated care.
  • Evidence-based review of popular herbs informs clinical practice and patient counseling.

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