Integrative Dermatology – The Use of Herbals and Nutritional Supplements to Treat Dermatological Conditions
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https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2018.041Keywords:
Integrative Dermatology, Integrative Medicine, Integrative Therapy, Complementary Medicine, Herbals, Nutritional Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Unconventional therapyAbstract
From humble beginnings at the dawn of time to it's advanced and successful status today, this essay traces the history of natural medicine and the development of integrated dermatology to what it is today. Some of the most well-known natural (international and Australian) products with an application in dermatology are discussed. The history and functions of the Psoriasis Eczema Clinic and the products developed by its founder, Prof. Michael Tirant, are explained.Downloads
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