Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

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

SUBMITTER: Mansu SSY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5867647 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature