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Acupuncture for atopic dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Shuang Liang1, Kai-Yu Huang1, Lian Zhang2
1Department of Acupuncture, Ningbo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
BMJ Open
|December 5, 2024
Summary
Acupuncture may effectively treat atopic dermatitis, improving SCORAD and pruritus scores. Further high-quality trials are needed to confirm these findings for this chronic skin condition.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Dermatology
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease significantly impacting quality of life and incurring economic burdens.
- Acupuncture presents a potential therapeutic avenue for managing atopic dermatitis symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for treating atopic dermatitis.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were conducted.
- Searches were performed across multiple databases up to October 2024.
- Primary outcome: SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) score. Secondary outcomes included EASI, VAS for pruritus, DLQI, IgE levels, and adverse events.
Main Results:
- Eight RCTs involving 463 participants were analyzed.
- Acupuncture significantly improved SCORAD, pruritus (VAS), and quality of life (DLQI) scores.
- No significant differences were observed in EASI scores or serum IgE levels. No serious adverse events were reported.
Conclusions:
- Acupuncture demonstrates potential as an effective and safe treatment for atopic dermatitis.
- Further large-scale, high-quality, multicenter RCTs are recommended to validate these results.
