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Dry Needling and Acupuncture for Scars-A Systematic Review.
Robert Trybulski1,2, Adam Kawczyński3, Jarosław Muracki4
1Provita Żory Medical Center, 44-240 Żory, Poland.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|July 27, 2024
Summary
Acupuncture and dry needling show potential for scar treatment, but current evidence is limited. More high-quality research, especially randomized trials, is needed to confirm their effectiveness for improving scar conditions.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Dermatology
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Scar treatment remains a challenge with an identified evidence gap.
- Acupuncture and dry needling are increasingly utilized in physiotherapy.
- The effectiveness of these techniques for scar management requires rigorous evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize existing data on scar treatment evidence gaps.
- To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture and dry needling for scar treatment and associated symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
- PICO methodology for inclusion criteria.
- Comprehensive literature search across major scientific databases (PubMed, Cochrane, etc.).
Main Results:
- Eleven studies (case reports, case series, RCTs) were reviewed.
- Most studies indicated positive therapeutic effects, but evidence quality varied significantly.
- Analysis did not conclusively support acupuncture or dry needling for scar improvement.
Conclusions:
- Current scientific evidence is insufficient to support acupuncture and dry needling for scar treatment.
- Significant gaps exist in research methodology, including a lack of randomized trials.
- Heterogeneity in study designs and outcome assessments limits definitive conclusions.
