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For eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, acupoint stimulation may present as a risk-free, effective therapeutic choice for symptom relief.
According to a randomized, double‐blinded, placebo-controlled trial, the use of acupuncture therapy was useful and safe in alleviating the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD) without causing severe side effects. AD affects 1-3% of adults globally and remains incurable, highlighting the need for new treatments.
This study by Puja Singh et al. aimed to assess the efficacy of acupuncture in managing dermatitis symptoms in 45 participants aged 19 to 38 years. Over 4 weeks, participants received acupuncture twice a week, followed by a 4-week follow-up period. The trial split participants into 2 groups: one receiving homeopathy and the other receiving verum acupuncture (VA). The main evaluation criterion was the alteration in the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis Index (SCORAD) scores pre- and post-treatment.
Forty participants out of the total were analyzed based on intention-to-treat. Results showed a statistically noteworthy improvement in the mean SCORAD score in the VA group than the homeopathy group, with a notable decline in symptoms observed just 2 weeks into treatment. This improvement was sustained for at least 4 weeks after treatment concluded, with a P-value of <0.0001. Importantly, no serious adverse events were reported.
Journal of Medical Sciences
Comparison of Effectiveness of Acupuncture and Homeopathy Treatments Against Patients with Dermatitis
Puja Singh et al.
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