ABSTRACT
Objective
To explore the clinical curative effect of TCM comprehensive therapy on acne.
Methods
All 30 patients got acupuncture on facial acne, employed simultaneously Chinese herbs fumigation which can aid clear pathogenic heat and inflammation; Dr Song manipulation of needles withdrawal induced pathogenic factors out of pimples. Plus abdominal acupuncture and extraction of dark blood from back acne by cupping after pricking. 10 sessions per course, the longest treatment included 3 course.
Results
21 cases were cured, 8 cases were effective and 0 ineffective cases, 1 case gave up treatment within the first course.The total effective rate was at 96.67%.
Conclusion
That acupuncture on facial acne adjust Qi and blood on face; special manipulation of needles withdrawal by Dr Song expel pathogenic contents out of acne pox Chinese herbs fumigation can aid releasing pathogenic heat and clear inflammation; abdominal acupuncture regulate the mechanism of vital energy through promoting smooth circulation in meridian system and Balance between Yin and Yang, besides , abdominal acupuncture can tranquilize the mind. cupping after pricking at acne pimples of back can take pathogenic factors out and harmonize the interior and exterior.
Overall, TCM comprehensive therapy including system and local treatment for acne gained fairly satisfactory results.
Key words
Acne; acupuncture; Dr Song manipulation of needles withdrawal inducing pathogenic factor out; TCM comprehensive therapy
