Acne Vulgaris
Acupuncture was found to be 59% effective!
Standard western treatment was only 35% effective!
| Condition/Study | No. | Design | Test Group | Control Group | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li et al., 1998 (228) | 42:42 | Randomised controlled trial |
Body acupuncture (manual) |
Herbal medication | After 30 days of treatment, a cure was observed in: • 42.8% of the test group • 19.0% of the control group. |
| Wang et al., 1997 (229) |
32:20 | Group comparison | Auricular acupuncture | Medication (oral vitamin B6 and antibiotics, local benzoyl peroxide ointment) |
Acne disappeared after 10 days of treatment in: • 19/32 (59%) in the test group. • 7/20 (35%) in the control group. |