The Efficacy of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Medical Dermatology: A Comprehensive Review

February 2025 in “ PubMed ”

Promise Ufomadu, Bartley J. Gill, Ida Orengo, Theodore Rosen, Ikue Shimizu

complementary and alternative medicines CAM dermatology randomized controlled trials RCTs

TLDR Complementary and alternative medicines show promise in dermatology, but more research is needed.

The review highlights the potential of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) in dermatology, advocating for further research through well-designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Future studies should compare CAM agents with conventional therapies, either alone or in combination, to reflect real-world clinical use. Dermatologists are advised to recognize biases in existing studies on CAM effectiveness and toxicity, enabling them to guide patients more effectively in exploring CAM options and improving treatment outcomes.

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