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- Title
Acupuncture, electrostimulation, and reflex therapy in dermatology.
- Authors
Chen, Chung-Jen; Yu, Hsin-Su
- Abstract
Acupuncture is an old therapeutic method that includes both needle and nonneedle acupuncture. Nonneedle acupuncture includes moxibustion, cupping, and acupressure. In the field of dermatology, acupuncture has been reported to be beneficial for the treatment of acne, postherpetic neuralgia, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and urticaria. In acupuncture treatment of dermal diseases, both the filiform needle and the cutaneous needle are powerful tools. In the treatment of refractory dermal diseases, cutaneous needle acupuncture is usually followed by cupping to intensify the therapeutic effect. In cases where needle acupuncture is not possible, acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a good alternative. In addition, reflex therapy based on foot reflex areas may also be an alternative. A lack of controlled studies is the main drawback for the methods mentioned above. However, the experiences from experts in this field may offer us new ideas to resolve refractory disorders in dermatology.
- Subjects
ACUPUNCTURE; REFLEXOTHERAPY; DERMATOLOGY; THERAPEUTICS; SKIN diseases
- Publication
Dermatologic Therapy, 2003, Vol 16, Issue 2, p87
- ISSN
1396-0296
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1529-8019.2003.01619.x