Acupuncture can improve outcomes in dermatological conditions: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

 

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Stone Hearth News

 

New Rochelle, NY, July 14, 2015–Medical evidence supports the potential for acupuncture to be significantly more effective in the treatment of dermatologic conditions such as dermatitis, pruritus, and urticaria than alternative treatment options, “placebo acupuncture,” or no treatment, according to a review of the medical literature published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The review article is available free on the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine website until August 14, 2015.


In “Acupuncture as a Treatment Modality in Dermatology: A Systematic Review,” authors Chelsea Ma, MD, and Raja Sivamani, MD, MS, CAT, University of California, Davis, analyzed the findings from 24 studies in which acupuncture was used as a primary treatment method for a range of dermatologic disorders. The data support statistically significant improvement in patient outcomes in several conditions, including when acupuncture was compared to placebo acupuncture, in which needles or pressure are applied but not at the specific sites associated with a therapeutic effect.

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About the Journal
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine is a monthly peer-reviewed journal published online with open access options and in print. The Journal provides observational, clinical, and scientific reports and commentary intended to help healthcare professionals and scientists evaluate and integrate therapies into patient care protocols and research strategies. Complete tables of content and a sample issue may be viewed on the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine website.


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