Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Joint Authors
Zhang, Anthony Lin
Lu, Chuanjian
Coyle, Meaghan
Mansu, Suzi S. Y.
Liang, Haiying
Parker, Shefton
Wang, Kaiyi
Xue, Charlie Changli
Guo, Xinfeng
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the current best available evidence of the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and related therapies for acne vulgaris.
Methods.
Eleven English and Chinese databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acne vulgaris compared to pharmacotherapies, no treatment, and sham or placebo acupuncture.
Methodological quality was assessed using Cochrane Collaboration’s risk of bias tool.
Meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan software.
Results.
Twelve RCTs were included in the qualitative review and 10 RCTs were included in meta-analysis.
Methodological quality of trials was generally low.
The chance of achieving ≥30% change in lesion count in the acupuncture group was no different to the pharmacotherapy group (RR: 1.07 [95% CI 0.98, 1.17]; I2=8%) and ≥50% change in lesion count in the acupuncture group was not statistically different to the pharmacotherapy group (RR: 1.07 [95% CI 0.98, 1.17]; I2=50%).
Conclusions.
While caution should be exercised due to quality of the included studies, acupuncture and auricular acupressure were not statistically different to guideline recommended treatments but were with fewer side effects and may be a treatment option.
Future trials should address the methodological weaknesses and meet standard reporting requirements stipulated in STRICTA.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mansu, Suzi S. Y.& Liang, Haiying& Parker, Shefton& Coyle, Meaghan& Wang, Kaiyi& Zhang, Anthony Lin…[et al.]. 2018. Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mansu, Suzi S. Y.…[et al.]. Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mansu, Suzi S. Y.& Liang, Haiying& Parker, Shefton& Coyle, Meaghan& Wang, Kaiyi& Zhang, Anthony Lin…[et al.]. Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155288
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1155288