All Articles tagged alternative

• Review Article
  April 28, 2025 PDT
  Essential Oils in Dermatology
  Thineesha GnaneswaranAudrey FotouhiKathryn LynamSarah UtzSteven Daveluy

  This narrative review evaluates the dermatological uses, benefits, and risks of essential oils, providing evidence-based guidance amid growing interest in natural healthcare alternatives.

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• Review Article
  April 07, 2025 PDT
  A Review on Homemade Sunscreen
  Zina ArkhipenkoShailey C. ShahRobin C. YiSteven R. Feldman

  Homemade sunscreens are gaining popularity on social media, but do they really offer adequate UV protection? This review explores their formulations, effectiveness, and the potential risks of DIY sun protection.

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• Review Article
  March 18, 2025 PDT
  Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review
  Jiwon ParkPeter Lio

  Patient-reported outcomes collect vital information about the impact treatments have on quality of life. This article reviews patient-reported outcomes from trials of complementary and alternative therapies for atopic dermatitis.

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• Perspective, Opinion, Commentary
  August 27, 2024 PDT
  Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Scarring Alopecia
  Peter LioTejashri Venkatesh

  Existing treatments for cicatricial alopecia are often ineffective. Here is a summary of known complementary and alternative therapies for scarring alopecia that patients may turn to.

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• Perspective, Opinion, Commentary
  July 31, 2024 PDT
  Theoretical Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Papular Urticaria: A Review of Potential Treatments based on Shared Pathophysiology
  Tristi EdwardsVictoria Palmer

  A review of treatments with potential in papular urticaria, a papulovesicular reaction to bug bites, including turmeric, garlic, zinc, balneotherapy, quercetin, and rhododendron tomentosum.

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• Review Article
  February 01, 2024 PDT
  Naturally occurring antioxidants for treating rosacea
  Sareena ShahShrey PatelAngie JangShiv PatelPeter Lio

  Oxidative stress may play a role in rosacea, and antioxidants may be effective. We discuss therapeutic applications of grape seed extract, vitamin C, azelaic acid, and zinc for treating rosacea.

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• Review Article
  July 20, 2023 PDT
  Topical Integrative Approaches to Vitiligo: A Systematic Review
  Nicole NatarelliYvonne NongJessica MalohRaja Sivamani

  Find out more about non-steroidal topical therapeutic options for vitiligo that have shown efficacy as monotherapy or in combination with phototherapy.

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• Review Article
  December 22, 2022 PDT
  Integrative approaches to hyperpigmentation therapy
  Sareena ShahRohan M. ShahShrey PatelShiv PatelSahil DoshiPeter Lio

  Complementary and alternative approaches for hyperpigmentation are reviewed, broadly organized into three major groups: 1) minimally invasive treatments, 2) plant-based therapies, and 3) natural antioxidants.

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• Review Article
  November 25, 2022 PDT
  Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Alopecia Areata
  Austin HwangKai BradyRachelle LiuPeter Lio

  This narrative review summarizes recent complementary and alternative therapies for alopecia areata.

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• Review Article
  June 15, 2022 PDT
  Integrative Therapies for Warts and Molluscum Contagiosum
  Austin HwangAndrea RustadMelissa NicklesPeter Lio

  Enhance your toolbox for treating warts and molluscum with safe and painless treatment options!

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• Review Article
  April 21, 2022 PDT
  Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review
  Aashni BhukhanPeter Lio

  Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory condition with significant systemic co-morbidities. What is the latest evidence on integrative approaches in treating this highly challenging condition?

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