Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices Among Patients Visiting the Dermatology Clinic

May 2020 in “ Konuralp Tip Dergisi ”

Munise Daye, Koray Durmaz, Yasemin Durduran

traditional medicine complementary medicine GETAT acne olive oil scalp

TLDR Some dermatology patients use traditional and complementary medicine, often for acne, and many recommend it, but they need more information about its effects.

In 2020, a survey of 378 dermatology clinic patients revealed that 24.6% (91 patients) had used traditional and complementary medicine (GETAT) for their skin conditions. The most common condition treated with GETAT was acne (26.4% or 24 patients), and the most frequent method was applying olive oil to the scalp (22.2% or 20 patients). Among GETAT users, 24.4% (19 patients) reported benefits, while 42.9% (40 patients) recommended GETAT to others. The study concluded that patients should be educated about GETAT's potential effects and side effects, and dermatologists should approach this topic with caution.

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