TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Impact of Traditional Hispanic American Cultures on Healthcare Practices 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 PY - 2016 T2 - Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e 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. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161544411 ER -