Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a highly pruritic, chronic inflammatory skin disease. The diagnosis
is made using evaluated clinical criteria. Disease activity and burden are best measured …

Multiple research studies have examined the role of specific dietary interventions and their
effects on skin barrier function. The skin barrier is one of the body's first lines of protection …

Background Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments are growing in
popularity as alternative treatments for common skin conditions. Objectives To perform a …

Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with considerable financial cost. However,
the full burden of out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses is not well understood. Objective We sought …

Background Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, have traditionally used the
kānuka tree as part of their healing system, Rongoā Māori, and the oil from the kānuka tree …

Abstract Background Dictamni Cortex (DC), a Chinese herbal medicine with wind dispelling
and itchiness relieving effects, is the most popular single herb prescribed for the treatment of …

Background: Spin–the misrepresentation of a study's results–has been identified in abstracts
of studies focused on a variety of disorders from multiple fields of medicine. Objectives: This …

This cross-sectional, retrospective, observational study aimed to analyze the distribution and
healthcare usage patterns of patients with atopic dermatitis using the 2010–2018 Health …

The aim of this study was to assess the extent of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(CAM) usage, especially herbal preparations, in treating urinary tract illnesses, and their …

Background Eczema is a chronic, relapsing skin condition commonly managed by
emollients and topical corticosteroids. Prevalence of use and demand for effective botanical …