Abstract
Objective
To observe the clinical efficacy on pricking bloodletting and cupping therapy combined with Chinese herbal mask in treating acne.
Methods
Thirty-seven patients with acne were randomly divided into a treatment group (treated by pricking bloodletting and cupping therapy combined with Chinese herbal mask) and a control group (only by Chinese herbal mask). The therapeutic efficacy was observed after 2-course treatment.
Results
The total effective rate in the treatment group was 94.7% versus 61.1% in the control group. According to the statistical management, the total effective rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05).
Conclusion
Pricking bloodletting and cupping therapy combined with Chinese herbal mask therapy for acne is more effective than Chinese herbal mask treatment alone.
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Hong, Tt., Wu, Lx. Clinical observation on pricking bloodletting therapy at Back-Shu acupoints plus Chinese herbal mask in treating patients with acne. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 11, 286–288 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-013-0711-4
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