The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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Effect of Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Vitiligo: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

백반증의 침구(鍼灸) 치료 효과: 무작위 대조 시험에 대한 주제 범위 문헌 고찰

  • Do Kyung Han (Dep. of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Jeewon Shon (Dep. of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Won Gun An (Dep. of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
  • 한도경 (부산대학교 한의과대학 약물의학부) ;
  • 손지원 (부산대학교 한의과대학 약물의학부) ;
  • 안원근 (부산대학교 한의과대학 약물의학부)
  • Received : 2023.10.07
  • Accepted : 2023.11.05
  • Published : 2023.11.25
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Abstract

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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