2013•Western Journal of Traditional Chinese MedicineRequires access
Clinical Observation on Treatment for 30 Cases of Acne with Ear Acupoint Bloodletting, Pressing and Facial Cupping
Sun Qibin
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Abstract
Objective: To observe clinical efficacy of ear acupoint bloodletting and pressing,facial pricking and cupping for acne.Method: All 60 outpatients from January,2009 to June,2012 were chosen and randomized into the treatment group and the control group.The treatment group received ear acupoint bloodletting,pressing and facial cupping;the control group were administered with body acupoint needling,pricking and cupping on DaZhui(DU14) and AShi acupoint on the back,clinical effects were assessed after treating for four weeks.Result: In the treatment group,19 cases were cured,nine cases effective and two cases ineffective,total effective rate was 93.33%;in the control group,17 cases were cured,ten cases effective and three cases ineffective,total effective rate was 90.00%,comparison between both groups showed statistical meaning in total effective rate(P0.05).Conclusion: It is safe,convenient and effective to treat acne with ear acupoint bloodletting,pressing,facial pricking and cupping.