Clinical observation on collateral-pricking and cupping therapy plus moxibustion for localized neurodermatitis

VernacularTitle:刺络拔罐结合艾灸治疗局限性神经性皮炎临床观察
Author: Yong SHAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Moxibustion Therapy; Moxa Stick Moxibustion; Plum-blossom Needle Therapy; Blood-letting Puncturing and Cupping; Neurodermatitis
From: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2015;(4):269-272
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To observe the clinical effects of collateral-pricking and cupping therapy plus moxibustion for localized neurodermatitis.
Methods:A total of 94 cases with localized neurodermatitis were randomly divided into two groups by their visit order, 47 cases in each group. The cases in the treatment group were treated by bleeding method with a plum blossom needle, cupping method and moxibustion. The cases in the control group were treated by subcutaneous injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide Acetate Injection.
Results:After treatment, the curative rate and total effective rate were respectively 80.9% and 100% in the treatment group and were 48.9% and 87.2% in the control group. The differences in the curative rate and total effective rate between the two groups were statistically significant (P<0.01,P<0.05).
Conclusion:Bleeding method by a plum blossom needle, in combination with cupping method and moxibustion, is an effective therapy for localized neurodermatitis.