Clinical observation on the effect of earlobe-bleeding plus body acupuncture in 85 cases of common acne.
OBJECTIVE
To observe the clinical effect of earlobe-bleeding plus body acupuncture for common acne.


METHODS
The earlobe-bleeding plus local and body acupuncture based on syndrome differentiation was adopted for 85 cases of common acne.


RESULTS
Of the 85 cases treated, 61 were cured, 12 markedly effective, 9 improved, and 3 failed. The total effective rate was 96.47%.


CONCLUSIONS
The therapy can treat both the Biao-symptom and Ben-root of common acne, short in course and effective in result.
Liu
Zhaohui
Z
Acupuncture Institute, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000628:therapy*; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001815:Bloodletting; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055815:Young Adult