About this Research Topic
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) offers a broad set of practices that have not yet become fully integrated into national healthcare systems. On the other hand, integrative medicine seeks to combine both CAM and conventional approaches to cater to the healthcare needs of the entire individual, rather than specific organ systems. This trend is being increasingly sought after by patients as a means to get their healthcare needs met.
WHO is exercising a strong effort to encourage member nations to integrate CAM into their healthcare systems. Such moves are expected to provide citizens with a more accessible and comprehensible healthcare system. While 33% of adults generally use CAM, the percentage rises up to 35-69% among dermatology patients. It is crucial to note, however, that over 40% of patients use CAM without informing their practitioner. Physicians would be more likely to receive information on CAM from dependable sources. The field is actively under research, resulting in promising recent publications in homeopathy, dietary therapy, and other areas.
Herein, we present a Special Edition of CAM approaches catered towards the treatment of acne, focusing on both their efficacy and cutaneous considerations. This would include meta-analyses, research articles, systematic reviews, reviews, RCTs, clinical studies, case series, and case reports. By showcasing the practical effectiveness and side-effects of CAM modalities, especially in the latter two cases, we hope to translate such information into the daily clinical practice of healthcare providers. By providing concise and reliable data on the subject, this Special Edition is an indispensable resource for patients and healthcare providers alike.
WHO is exercising a strong effort to encourage member nations to integrate CAM into their healthcare systems. Such moves are expected to provide citizens with a more accessible and comprehensible healthcare system. While 33% of adults generally use CAM, the percentage rises up to 35-69% among dermatology patients. It is crucial to note, however, that over 40% of patients use CAM without informing their practitioner. Physicians would be more likely to receive information on CAM from dependable sources. The field is actively under research, resulting in promising recent publications in homeopathy, dietary therapy, and other areas.
Herein, we present a Special Edition of CAM approaches catered towards the treatment of acne, focusing on both their efficacy and cutaneous considerations. This would include meta-analyses, research articles, systematic reviews, reviews, RCTs, clinical studies, case series, and case reports. By showcasing the practical effectiveness and side-effects of CAM modalities, especially in the latter two cases, we hope to translate such information into the daily clinical practice of healthcare providers. By providing concise and reliable data on the subject, this Special Edition is an indispensable resource for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Keywords: complementary and alternative medicine, integrative medicine, dermatology Integrative dermatology acupuncture, homeopathy Leech therapy, Maggot therapy, microbiome, oral botanicals, topical botanicals, traditional Chinese Medicine
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