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Integrative Dermatology – The Use of Herbals and Nutritional Supplements to Treat Dermatological Conditions

Authors

  • Michael Tirant Psoriasis & Skin Clinic, 374 Nepean Highway Frankston Victoria, Melbourne 3199, Australia
  • Torello Lotti University G. Marconi of Rome - Dermatology and Venereology, Rome, Italy
  • Serena Gianfaldoni University G. Marconi of Rome - Dermatology and Venereology, Rome, Italy
  • Georgi Tchernev Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior (MVR), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Uwe Wollina Städtisches Klinikum Dresden - Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
  • Philip Bayer Psoriasis & Skin Clinic, 374 Nepean Highway Frankston Victoria, Melbourne 3199, Australia

Keywords:

Integrative Dermatology, Integrative Medicine, Integrative Therapy, Complementary Medicine, Herbals, Nutritional Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Unconventional therapy

Abstract

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. Keywords: Integrative Dermatology, Integrative Medicine, Integrative Therapy, Complementary Medicine, Herbals, Nutritional Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Unconventional therapy

Author Biography

Georgi Tchernev, Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior (MVR), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria

Onkoderma”- Policlinic for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria

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