OBJECTIVETo compare the difference of the therapeutic effects between Yang's cotton moxibustion and hormonotherapy on neurodermatitis.

METHODSSixty cases of neurodermatitis were divided into a treatment group and a control group according to random number table. The treatment group were treated with Yang's cotton moxibustion and the control group with triamcinolone and urea cream. After treatment for one week, the therapeutic effect was start to be observed. After the treatment was given for 4 weeks, the therapeutic effect was evaluated.

RESULTSThe total effective rate was 93.3% in the treatment group and 80.0% in the control group, with a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONYang's cotton moxibustion has an obvious therapeutic effect on neurodermatitis with a good safety.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Gossypium ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Moxibustion ; methods ; Neurodermatitis ; therapy