Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Atopic Dermatitis: An Evidence-Based Review

• Published in: American journal of clinical dermatology Vol. 17; no. 6; pp. 557 - 581
• Main Authors: Vieira, Brittany L., Lim, Neil R., Lohman, Mary E., Lio, Peter A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.12.2016
• Subjects: Administration, Oral; Administration, Topical; Balneology; Complementary Therapies - adverse effects; Complementary Therapies - methods; Dermatitis, Atopic - therapy; Dermatology; Evidence-Based Review; Humans; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Micronutrients - administration & dosage; Micronutrients - adverse effects; Micronutrients - therapeutic use; Pharmacology/Toxicology; Pharmacotherapy; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Hyperforin; Atopic Dermatitis; Atopic Dermatitis Severity; Atopic Dermatitis Patient; Investigator Global Assessment

Background Complementary and alternative interventions are becoming increasingly utilized as adjuncts to conventional treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). While the number of studies continues to grow, the vastness of the subject coupled with the relatively poor quality and small size of the studies...