A Review of The Efficacy of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Managing Dermatologic Infectious Diseases.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: demonstrate potential antiviral effects, but findings are limited by subjective outcomes and industry sponsorship. Green tea extract (polyphenon E) shows efficacy in treating genital warts, though adverse skin reactions and publication bias warrant caution. Other agents, including garlic-derived ajoene, honey mixtures, and podophyllin, show promise but lack robust RCT validation. While CAMs offer intriguing therapeutic avenues, rigorous trials with standardized outcomes are essential to guide evidence-based integration into dermatologic care and improve patient-centered treatment strategies.
Source: PubMed
Institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, Memorial Hermann
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7128095660
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