Topical and oral CAM in acne: A review of the empirical evidence and a consideration of its context

Magin, PJ; Adams, J; Pond, CD; Smith, W

Topical and oral CAM in acne: A review of the empirical evidence and a consideration of its context

Magin, PJ Adams, J

Pond, CD Smith, W

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Citation:: Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2006, 14 (1), pp. 62 - 76
Issue Date:: 2006-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Magin, PJ	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Pond, CD	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Smith, W	en_US
dc.date.available	2005-10-18	en_US
dc.date.issued	2006-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2006, 14 (1), pp. 62 - 76	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0965-2299	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17044
dc.description.abstract	Introduction: Acne is one of the commonest diseases to afflict humanity. Anecdotally,the use of CAM in acne is widespread. In this review the empirical evidence for the efficacy of CAM modalities is examined and the context for their use discussed. Methods: Searches were made of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED (Allied and Complementary Medicines), Cochrane, and DARE databases using the search terms "acne" and "acne vulgaris" together with "alternative" and "complementary". Results: The identified studies examined a broad range of CAM modalities but were of generally poor methodological quality. Evidence suggests that many of these therapies are biologically plausible. Discussion and conclusion: Complementary therapies in acne should be viewed in a wider context than that of the very limited empiric evidence base that exists for their use. Further rigorously conducted trials should be conducted to define efficacy and adverse effect profiles of currently used CAM acne therapies. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Complementary Therapies in Medicine	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ctim.2005.10.007	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Acne Vulgaris	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Phytotherapy	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Administration, Oral	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Administration, Topical	en_US
dc.title	Topical and oral CAM in acne: A review of the empirical evidence and a consideration of its context	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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utslib.citation.volume	14	en_US
utslib.for	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine	en_US
utslib.for	1701 Psychology	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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pubs.issue	1	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	14	en_US

Abstract:

Introduction: Acne is one of the commonest diseases to afflict humanity. Anecdotally,the use of CAM in acne is widespread. In this review the empirical evidence for the efficacy of CAM modalities is examined and the context for their use discussed. Methods: Searches were made of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED (Allied and Complementary Medicines), Cochrane, and DARE databases using the search terms "acne" and "acne vulgaris" together with "alternative" and "complementary". Results: The identified studies examined a broad range of CAM modalities but were of generally poor methodological quality. Evidence suggests that many of these therapies are biologically plausible. Discussion and conclusion: Complementary therapies in acne should be viewed in a wider context than that of the very limited empiric evidence base that exists for their use. Further rigorously conducted trials should be conducted to define efficacy and adverse effect profiles of currently used CAM acne therapies. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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