Acupuncture for Melasma in Women: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
Chai Q, Fei Y, Cao H, Wang C, Tian J, Liu J · Acupuncture in Medicine · 2015 August 1
DOI 10.1136/acupmed-2014-010633
Objective
To assess the effectiveness and safety of MA for melasma, and explore the range of treatments applied.
Conclusions
Manual acupuncture appeared to be beneficial and safe for women with melasma, but insufficient evidence was found to reach conclusions. The encircling needling method, the quick needling method, intensive needle manipulations and individualised points’ selection were widely used. Well-designed trials are required.
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