Efficacy of Acupuncture for Treatment of Atopic Eczema and Chronic Eczema: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors

  • Jhen-Yu Jwo
  • Katie Chiou
  • Jerry Tsai
  • Yu-Chen Huang Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No.111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Rd., Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan
  • Chia-Yu Lin Department of Chinese Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No.111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Rd., Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v102.4380

Keywords:

acupuncture, atopic dermatitis, eczema, meta-analysis, systematic review

Abstract

Abstract is missing (Short communication)

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Boguniewicz M, Leung DY. 10. Atopic dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2006; 117: S475-S480.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2005.10.018 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2005.10.018

Abramovits W. Atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2005; 53: S86-S93.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2005.04.034 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2005.04.034

Jiao R, Yang Z, Wang Y, Zhou J, Zeng Y, Liu Z. The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for patients with atopic eczema: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acupunct Med 2020; 38: 3-14.

https://doi.org/10.1177/0964528419871058 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0964528419871058

Kang S, Kim YK, Yeom M, Lee H, Jang H, Park HJ, et al. Acupuncture improves symptoms in patients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis: a randomized, sham-controlled preliminary trial. Complement Ther Med 2018; 41: 90-98.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2018.08.013 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2018.08.013

Park JG, Lee H, Yeom M, Chae Y, Park HJ, Kim K. Effect of acupuncture treatment in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis: a randomized, participant- and assessor-blind sham-controlled trial. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21: 132.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03306-1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03306-1

Pfab F, Athanasiadis GI, Huss-Marp J, Fuqin J, Heuser B, Cifuentes L, et al. Effect of acupuncture on allergen-induced basophil activation in patients with atopic eczema: a pilot trial. J Altern Complement Med 2011; 17: 309-314.

https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2009.0684 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2009.0684

Liu K. Clinical research on superficial insertion of filiform-fire needle combined with acupuncture on chronic eczema. Guangzhou, China: Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. 2017 (in Chinese).

Tang Y, Cheng S, Wang J, Jin Y, Yang H, Lin Q, et al. Acupuncture for the treatment of itch: Peripheral and Central Mechanisms. Front Neurosci 2022; 15: 786892.

https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2021.786892 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2021.786892

Park HJ, Ahn S, Lee H, Hahm DH, Kim K, Yeom M. Acupuncture ameliorates not only atopic dermatitis-like skin inflammation but also acute and chronic serotonergic itch possibly through blockade of 5-HT2 and 5-HT7 receptors in mice. Brain Behav Immun 2021; 93: 399-408.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2021.01.027 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2021.01.027

Published

2022-10-11

How to Cite

Jwo, J.-Y., Chiou, K., Tsai, J., Huang, Y.-C., & Lin, C.-Y. (2022). Efficacy of Acupuncture for Treatment of Atopic Eczema and Chronic Eczema: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 102, adv00791. https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v102.4380

Issue

Section

Short Communication

Categories