Clinical observation on the effect of earlobe-bleeding plus body acupuncture in 85 cases of common acne

J Tradit Chin Med. 2008 Mar;28(1):18-20. doi: 10.1016/s0254-6272(08)60007-2.

Abstract

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of earlobe-bleeding plus body acupuncture for common acne.

Methods: The earlobe-bleeding plus local and body acupuncture based on syndrome differentiation was adopted for 85 cases of common acne.

Results: Of the 85 cases treated, 61 were cured, 12 markedly effective, 9 improved, and 3 failed. The total effective rate was 96.47%.

Conclusions: The therapy can treat both the Biao-symptom and Ben-root of common acne, short in course and effective in result.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / therapy*
  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Bloodletting*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Young Adult