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KMID : 1189420230360040145
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2023 Volume.36 No. 4 p.145 ~ p.155
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Effect of Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Vitiligo: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
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Han Do-Kyung
Shon Jee-Won
An Won-Gun
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Abstract
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Objectives : The aim of this study is to review the effect of acupuncture/moxibustion on vitiligo.
Methods : Using 5 databases(Pubmed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, RISS, OASIS) clinical studies about effect of acupuncture/moxibustion on vitiligo were searched. Only randomized controlled trials(RCTs) were selected to analyze.
Results : Total 235 studies were searched. After screening those studies 5 studies were selected from china and Iran. 3 studies used effective rate to measure the effect of acupuncture for vitiligo. 1 study used Vitiligo Area Scoring Index(VASI) and 1 study assessed 4 grade of repigmentation to prove acupuncture’s effect on vitiligo. All studies showed repigmentation in acupuncture/moxibustion group. Adverse effects reported in the five studies were temporary erythema, itching, and dryness.
Conclusions : These findings suggest that acupuncture and moxibustion can be considered a safe treatment for vitiligo. However, due to the small number of RCTs conducted on acupuncture and moxibustion for vitiligo, more RCTs should be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion for vitiligo.
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KEYWORD
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Acupuncture vitiligo, Moxibustion vitiligo, Literature review, Randomized controlled trials(RCTs)
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