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Tense bullae on the trunk, with a preference for the Hijama therapy site. [Copyright: ?2018 Shakoei et al.]
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As the use and breadth of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) continues to grow, familiarization of CAM practices and their potential adverse effects is advantageous for dermatologists and will allow for the delivery of more culturally competent care. Furthermore, given the limited availability of research on these practices, there is a significant need for more studies to investigate the use of alternative medicine for the treatment of dermatological disease and more thoroughly characterize potential adverse effects. Dermatologists should be aware of the cutaneous manifestations associated with these practices, particularly those that may mimic physical abuse. The CAM practices discussed in this chapter include traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, skin scraping techniques, Ayurvedic medicine, aromatherapy, gridding, salting, and toothpaste associated treatments.
