A Biologically Based Approach to Acne and Rosacea

J Drugs Dermatol. 2018 Jun 1;17(6):611-617.

Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are increasing in popularity in the field of dermatology. Natural products and holistic approaches are in high demand among patients and research has begun to support their roles in acne and rosacea pathophysiology. In this article, commonly utilized biologically based complementary and alternative therapies for acne and rosacea are reviewed from an evidence-based perspective. Therapies discussed include vitamin C, nicotinamide, zinc, tea tree oil, green tea, resveratrol, curcumin, feverfew, licorice, chamomile, polypodium leucotomos, and nutrition-based approaches. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018;17(6):611-617.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / diagnosis
  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Acne Vulgaris / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Antioxidants / administration & dosage
  • Antioxidants / metabolism
  • Ascorbic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Ascorbic Acid / metabolism
  • Biological Factors / administration & dosage*
  • Biological Factors / metabolism
  • Complementary Therapies / methods
  • Complementary Therapies / trends*
  • Humans
  • Phytotherapy / methods
  • Phytotherapy / trends
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage*
  • Plant Extracts / metabolism
  • Rosacea / diagnosis
  • Rosacea / drug therapy*
  • Rosacea / metabolism

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Biological Factors
  • Plant Extracts
  • Ascorbic Acid