Complementary and alternative medicine use is high among people with skin disorders and has increased in this group, according to a report in the December issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
The 2007 survey revealed that 84.5 percent of people with skin problems reported using CAM, such as vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. This was an increase from the 2002 survey, in which 50 percent of subjects reporting skin problems also reported using CAM. Only about 1 percent, however, were using CAM specifically for skin-related problems. Respondents with skin problems were more likely to report CAM use than those without skin problems (adjusted odds ratio, 2.5).
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