2012
DOI: 10.1016/j.homp.2011.09.002
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Prospective observational study of 42 patients with atopic dermatitis treated with homeopathic medicines

Abstract: This study suggests that in a general medical practice setting, homeopathic treatment could be regarded as an effective choice for patients with AD.

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“…Drop-out incidence in our study (28.5%) was similar to that reported in other published observational studies of homeopathy (38.1% and 55.9%). 28,35 In our study the percentage of patients lost to follow-up was lower among males than females (Figure 1).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 46%
“…Drop-out incidence in our study (28.5%) was similar to that reported in other published observational studies of homeopathy (38.1% and 55.9%). 28,35 In our study the percentage of patients lost to follow-up was lower among males than females (Figure 1).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 46%
“…7,8 Different complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, including homeopathy, have been reported to be of use in CD symptoms. [9][10][11] The existing research evidence for homeopathy in atopic dermatitis remains inconclusive regarding the efficacy of the therapy; [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] CD has remained seriously under-researched. The homeopathic medicine Vinca minor (VM) is prepared from the plant VM Linn., also known as lesser periwinkle.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In homeopathy, highlydiluted preparations of substances that cause symptoms in healthy individuals are used to stimulate healing reactions in patients who display similar symptoms when ill [1]. Homeopathy is applied to treat various diseases and conditions such as cancer [2][3][4][5][6][7], allergies [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16], mood disorders [17][18][19], cardiovascular diseases (CVD) [20,21], osteoarthritis [22], hemophilia [23], headache [24,25], and pain [26,27].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%