Efficacy observation of fire needle combined with narrow band ultraviolet-B (NB-UVB) for vitiligo.
- Author:
Yan ZHANG
1
,
2
;
Chun-Tao CHEN
;
Shu HUANG
;
Jian-Wei ZHOU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Treatment Outcome; Ultraviolet Therapy; Vitiligo; therapy; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2013;33(2):121-124
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo compare clinical efficacy difference between fire needle combined with narrow band ultraviolet-B (NB-UVB) and NB-UVB therapy for vitiligo.
METHODSNinety-three cases of vitiligo were randomly divided into an observation group (n = 48) and a control group (n = 45). In the observation group, fire needle was applied to ashi points around the damaged skin and Zusanli (ST 36), meanwhile NB-UVB therapy irradiating the local area. The control group was treated by NB-UVB therapy. The clinical efficacy was evaluated after the treatment of 12 weeks.
RESULTSThe total effective rate was 79.2% (38/48) in the observation group, which was superior to that 48.9% (22/45, P < 0.05) in the control group.
CONCLUSIONThe fire needle combined with NB-UVB for vililigo achieves a more obvious efficacy than NB-UVB therapy.
