RT Book, Section
A1 Uddin, Sabrina
A1 Li, Sylvia
A1 Hernandez, Claudia
A2 Kelly, A. Paul
A2 Taylor, Susan C.
A2 Lim, Henry W.
A2 Serrano, Ana Maria Anido
SR Print(0)
ID 1161544411
T1 Impact of Traditional Hispanic American Cultures on Healthcare Practices
T2 Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e
YR 2016
FD 2016
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071805520
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161544411
RD 2024/04/19
AB KEY  POINTSThe  increased  ethnic  diversity  in  the  United  States  is  resulting  in  an  increase  in  different  types  of  traditional  medical  practices  and  beliefs.The  Hispanic  population  in  the  United  States  will  triple  by  2050,  representing  29%  of  the  population;  thus,  practicing  physicians  should  be  aware  of  the  traditional  health  beliefs  and  popular  folk  remedies  used  widely  by  this  group.Traditional  medicine,  also  known  as  indigenous  or  folk  medicine,  is  used  largely  by  elderly  Mexican  Americans  for  chronic  health  problems;  however,  this  population  will  often  deny  their  attachment  to  these  kinds  of  treatments  due  to  their  negative  cultural  connotations.Curanderos,  naturistas,  and  sanadores  are  lay  healers  who  may  provide  healthcare  services  to  the  Hispanic  community.Folk  illnesses,  such  as  mal  de  aire  and  mal  de  ojo,  are  recognized  in  certain  cultures  as  legitimate  causes  of  illness.Botanical  remedies  that  are  intended  to  cure  or  alleviate  dermatologic  conditions  are  the  most  common  folk-healing  products  used  by  Hispanics.Folk  remedies  are  most  often  applied  to  treat  skin  conditions  like  acne,  alopecia,  and  atopic  dermatitis.