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Research: WINKELMAN,
Listed in Issue 290
Abstract
WINKELMAN, 1 Nestlé Skin Health Investigation, Education, Longevity Development (SHIELD), New York, NY. Electronic address: warren.winkelman@galderma.com reviewed the published literature about the role of aromatherapy, botanicals, and essential oils in acne.
Background
Complementary and alternative medicine approaches are popular among some patient segments due to the perception that they are "natural" and thus are believed to be less likely to be dangerous, to be less toxic, or to cause fewer side effects.
Methodology
In dermatology, these can include aromatherapy, botanicals, and essential oils (plant extracts).
Results
Preliminary evidence, biological activity studies, and small pilot clinical trials conducted outside of North America, mostly in young adults, suggest that some may have value in acne treatment.
Conclusion
When additional research and larger clinical trials are conducted, both clinicians and patients will be able to understand the risks and benefits compared with allopathic remedies. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
References
Warren J Winkelman 1. Aromatherapy, botanicals, and essential oils in acne Clin Dermatol. ;36(3):299-305. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2018.03.004. Epub 2018 Mar 10. May-Jun 2018.
