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Alternative Therapies For Fighting Eczema Hold Promise, But Dermatologists Caution They Are No Substitute For Proven Medical Treatments

Featured on: Medical News Today
Publication date: Aug 5, 2009

Dermatologists warn that eczema sufferers risk developing more severe symptoms, such as red, itchy rashes, by seeking relief from alternative medicines and delaying conventional treatment. However, some alternative therapies used in conjunction with clinically tested medical treatments are believed to be effective. Dermatologist Dr. Lio cautions that non-medical therapies are not governed by the FDA.

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