A review of medical literature finds acupuncture to be effective in treating some dermatologic conditions when compared to alternative treatments, placebo acupuncture, or no treatment. Specifically, the evidence indicates this form of Traditional Chinese Medicine showed the greatest benefit in cases of dermatitis, pruritus, urticaria, hyperhidrosis, and facial elasticity.
“The use of acupuncture is broad and our findings show that acupuncture is growing within dermatology and in need of continued efforts for high-quality research,” Dr. Raja Sivamani, an assistant professor in the department of dermatology at UC Davis, told Medical Daily.
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