Observation for clinical effect of acupuncture combined with conventional therapy in the treatment of acne vulgaris
Kou L, Yu N, Ren J, Yang B, Tao Y · Medicine · 2020 May
DOI 10.1097/MD.0000000000019764
Objective
Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands that occurs in adolescent men and women. In recent years, the incidence of acne has increased year by year, so it is of great significance to find a precise and effective treatment and further explore its possible mechanism of action. The purpose of this study will be to explore a treatment method that has both traditional Chinese medicine characteristics and significant effects, and provides a higher level of evidence for acupuncture for acne vulgaris. It also provides patients with more treatment options.
Conclusions
This trial may provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture for patients with acne vulgaris.
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