3 citations
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August 2021 in “Cutis” This review examines CAM approaches for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and alopecia areata, providing dermatologists with current insights but includes no new clinical findings.
25 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, 62.1% of Korean patients with chronic dermatologic diseases reported using complementary and alternative medicine, though many were dissatisfied with the results.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” In this study, researchers found that complementary and alternative medicine remains widely used by Korean patients with psoriasis despite advances in biologic treatments, highlighting the need for better education on conventional therapies.
This review discusses various Complementary and Alternative Medicine methods for hair care, such as herbal remedies and hair regeneration techniques, but reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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July 2013 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” This study reports that complementary and alternative medicine is commonly used for dermatological diseases in Eastern Turkey, with 43.7% of patients using at least one method and various unconventional practices observed.
15 citations
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January 2010 in “Recent patents on food, nutrition & agriculture” This study discusses clinically relevant interactions between anticancer drugs and herbal medicines used by cancer patients, highlighting potential herb-drug interactions and emphasizing the need for careful monitoring to minimize risks.
15 citations
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December 2009 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The effectiveness of alternative treatments for alopecia areata is uncertain and needs more research.
7 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that more than half of psoriasis patients used complementary and alternative medicine without informing their physicians, highlighting a need for increased awareness among dermatologists.
This study introduces Kalya Research, an AI-driven tool designed to identify and categorize literature on complementary and alternative medicines, showing its effectiveness compared to Medline in finding relevant alopecia research within the context of breast cancer patients.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source reports limited evidence supporting the use of certain diets, supplements, essential oils, and psychosocial interventions for patients with androgenetic alopecia seeking complementary therapies.
August 2021 in “Acta Medica Philippina” This study found that complementary and alternative medicine use is common among Filipino adults with psoriasis vulgaris and is linked to poorer quality of life despite adjusting for confounding variables.
December 2015 in “Turkderm” This study found that 30.5% of patients at an outpatient clinic reported using complementary and alternative medicine, with many believing in its positive effects despite limited knowledge of potential side effects.
February 2025 in “PubMed” This article discusses the need for rigorous trials to compare the effectiveness and safety of CAM supplements with conventional dermatologic therapies, reporting no new findings.
In this study, patients with breast cancer who received alternative and complementary therapy with culinary mushrooms exhibited improved health outcomes and reduced costs compared to conventional treatments.
June 2013 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This article discusses the development of an interactive workbook by OCCAM to help cancer patients communicate their use of complementary and alternative medicine with healthcare providers and reports no clinical results.
1 citations
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March 2021 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review highlights various alternative and complementary treatments for androgenic alopecia, noting that while only two FDA-approved options exist, increased awareness among dermatologists of supportive evidence for other therapies may better inform patient education.
January 2023 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews emerging side effects of various nutritional supplements and alternative medicine practices, highlighting potential toxicities and stressing the need for careful identification and management by healthcare professionals.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
December 2007 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses the potential benefits and safety concerns of using complementary and alternative medicine, such as traditional Chinese medicine herbs and probiotics, for treating pediatric atopic dermatitis, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the growing interest in integrating alternative therapies with conventional dermatology but does not provide new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of complementary medicine in addressing treatment challenges.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that over half of participants used complementary and alternative medicine, with nearly half reporting satisfactory results, while almost one-fifth did not take their prescribed medications.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This study suggests that while complementary and alternative treatments for hair loss are becoming more popular, their effectiveness and mechanisms remain largely unverified.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Pediatrics in review” This article discusses the integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies in the treatment of eating disorders but presents no new clinical findings.
This study found that Complementary and Alternative Medicine practitioners manage PCOS by addressing hormonal imbalances, improving fertility, and enhancing quality of life, incorporating emotional and lifestyle support alongside specific therapies.
June 2023 in “JAAD international” This report highlights that 49.4% of U.S. patients with skin issues use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), with 6% leveraging it specifically for their skin conditions, including treatments like herbal, vitamin, and mineral supplementation for alopecia.
May 2016 in “Journal of pediatric nursing” This case report highlights the need to consider complementary and alternative medicine use in endocrine evaluations, as stopping lavender oil use coincided with normalization of a concerning lab finding in a girl with precocious puberty signs.
This study observed that 70.2% of patients with androgenetic alopecia at a dermatologic clinic used complementary and alternative medicine, with topical applications being the most common form.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “Ciencia Tecnología y Salud” This review discusses the potential application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as a regenerative treatment approach, particularly as an alternative and complementary therapy for severe respiratory conditions, though clinical protocols are needed to verify its efficacy.
March 2026 in “Canadian Urological Association Journal” This study observed that complementary and alternative medicine, often marketed to men as ways to enhance "optimization," "recovery," and "vitality," has become mainstream, with many believing in its benefits for testosterone, erections, libido, hair loss, and sperm quality.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the potential of several medicinal herbs, such as Ginkgo biloba and Rosmarinus officinalis, to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss, suggesting their use as complementary treatments for alopecia, though further scientific validation is needed to establish their clinical efficacy.