The use of alternative medicine in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis
Alternative medicine has been defined as forms of therapy or examination that have no
scientific basis and for which no effective or diagnostic reliability has been demonstrated by
scientific methods. The use of complementary or alternative medicine is increasing and
controlled clinical trials on the subject are few. We performed a questionnaire‐based study
of 80 pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. This questionnaire assessed the duration of
treatment, the reason (s) for trying alternative therapy, the approximate cost and the success …
scientific basis and for which no effective or diagnostic reliability has been demonstrated by
scientific methods. The use of complementary or alternative medicine is increasing and
controlled clinical trials on the subject are few. We performed a questionnaire‐based study
of 80 pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. This questionnaire assessed the duration of
treatment, the reason (s) for trying alternative therapy, the approximate cost and the success …
Abstract
Alternative medicine has been defined as forms of therapy or examination that have no scientific basis and for which no effective or diagnostic reliability has been demonstrated by scientific methods. The use of complementary or alternative medicine is increasing and controlled clinical trials on the subject are few. We performed a questionnaire‐based study of 80 pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. This questionnaire assessed the duration of treatment, the reason(s) for trying alternative therapy, the approximate cost and the success of the treatment, the duration of the childhood eczema, and whether the child had ever required hospital admission for eczema. Of the total, 34 (42.5%) patients had used alternative medicine. Herbal remedies and homeopathy were used most often. Most treatments were reported to show no benefit and in three instances deterioration was reported. This study has prompted us to enquire routinely regarding alternative medicine use. Alternative therapies are subject to minimal regulation and have been associated with serious side effects. We would recommend enquiries regarding alternative medicine use in all pediatric dermatology patients.
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