Therapeutic Effect Observation on Electroacupuncture plus Acupoint Injection for Alopecia Areata
Item
Title
Therapeutic Effect Observation on Electroacupuncture plus Acupoint Injection for Alopecia Areata
Journal Publication
Date
2011
volume
9(3)
pages
165-167
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
Abstract
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of combined electroacupuncture and acupoint injection of Mecobalamin for alopecia areata. Methods: Seventy cases of alopecia areata were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 35 in each group. Cases in the treatment group were treated with combined electroacupuncture and acupoint injection of Mecobalamin, while cases in the control group with seven-star needle tapping and rubbing using fresh ginger piece. Results: The total effective rates of the treatment group and control group were 94.3% and 77.1% respectively, with a significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusion: Combined electroacupuncture and acupoint injection of Mecobalamin is effective for alopecia areata.
pmid
Date of Input: 4/2/2015; Date Modified: 10/13/2015; Availability: --In File--; Priority: Normal; Alopecia; 1) No.2 Hospital Affiliated to Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150001, P. R. China. 2) Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, P. R. China.
plan
>1/Week
has study population number
70
has duration
4 Weeks