323 Getting candid with CAM: Complementary and alternative medicine use among eczema patients

Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is common among those with skin diseases. However, little is known about the nature and extent of CAM use among adults with eczema in the United States. This study sought to describe CAM use among those with eczema and compare CAM use in adults with and without eczema. We conducted a population-based, cross-sectional analysis using the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. Among 7,513,156 adults (weighted) with eczema, 3,265,350 (43.5%) reported using at least one CAM modality.