Effect of acupuncture anesthesia on acne vulgaris of pricking-bloodletting cupping: a single-blind randomized clinical trail

Objective

To evaluate the effect on acne vulgaris of pricking-bloodletting cupping at Dazhui (GV 14) under acupuncture anesthesia, and establish whether providing anesthesia to the treatment area by manipulating Hegu (LI 4) and Quchi (LI 11) might have an additional therapeutic benefit.

Methods

Thirty-eight patients were recruited and randomized into a control group and an intervention group with a single-blind (observer-blind) method. The control group was treated by pricking-bloodletting cupping at Dazhui (GV 14) and the studied group by pricking-bloodletting cupping at Dazhui (GV 14) under acupuncture anesthesia at Hegu (LI 4) and Quchi (LI 11). Both groups were treated twice weekly for 6 weeks. The analgesic and therapeutic effects of acupuncture were evaluated on a visual analog scale (VAS) and global acne grading system (GAGS), respectively.

Results

There were differences in the VAS scores of pain on pricking and in the pricked area, and the duration of pain between the groups. After 12 treatments, there was a significant reduction in GAGS scores from baseline in both groups, but there was no significant difference between the groups.

Conclusion

Acupuncture anesthesia at Hegu (LI 4) and Quchi (LI 11) is an effective means of alleviating the pain of pricking-bloodletting cupping and reducing the duration of pain in the treatment area. Pricking-bloodletting cupping at Dazhui (GV 14) improves the skin lesions of patients with moderate acne vulgaris, but acupuncture anesthesia does not appear to have an additional therapeutic effect.     

丹栀逍遥散临床验案举隅

丹栀逍遥散其组成为柴胡、当归、白芍、白术、茯苓、炙甘草、生姜等,根据不同症状对患者进行辨证施治,治疗失眠方以丹栀逍遥散合参麦饮加减,阳强方以丹栀逍遥散加味,痤疮、不孕症方用丹栀逍遥散加减治疗,均已取得良好效果。     

清肺解毒饮治疗肺胃蕴热型痤疮临床研究

目的 评价清肺解毒饮治疗肺胃蕴热型痤疮的疗效.方法 将符合入选标准的93例女性痤疮患者按随机数字表法随机分为3组,每组31例.观察组口服清肺解毒饮,中药对照组口服丹参酮胶囊,西药对照组口服醋酸环丙氯地孕酮,3组均治疗4周.采用ELISA法检测血清双氢睾酮(dihydrotestosterone,DHT)、IL-6、IL-8水平,观察治疗前后的皮损变化,记录治疗期间的不良反应,评价临床疗效.结果 治疗后,观察组血清DHT[(56.94±15.74)pg/ml比(74.48±18.53)pg/ml,t=2.089]、IL-6[(22.84±11.77)pg/ml比(30.37±14.50)pg/ml,t=2.135]、IL-8[(22.64±7.38)pg/ml比(29.54±9.65)pg/ml,t=2.057]水平均低于中药对照组(P<0.05).治疗后,观察组皮损消退率[(65.4±15.0)%比(44.7±12.9)%、(42.7±13.6)%,F=6.862]与综合证候有效率[(57.2±12.6)%比(46.3±12.8)%、(44.8±11.7)%,F=5.322]均高于中药对照组与西药对照组(P<0.05).观察组与中药对照组均未见明显不良反应,西药对照组有1例恶心.结论 清肺解毒饮可降低女性肺胃蕴热型痤疮患者血清DHT、IL-6、IL-8水平,提高皮损消退率与综合证候有效率,疗效优于口服丹参酮胶囊或醋酸环丙氯地孕酮治疗.     

Effects of isotretinoin on the inflammatory markers and the platelet counts in patients with acne vulgaris

Objective: Oral isotretinoin is an efficient treatment used commonly in treating the moderate and severe acne. It has various side effects that affect many systems in the body. In this study, we are planning to examine the possible effects of the oral isotretinoin on platelet density, mean platelet volume, neutrophil lymphocyte rate, platelet lymphocyte rate, and red-blood-cell distribution width level.

Methods: Twenty-eight males and 84 females, 112 patients in total, diagnosed with acne vulgaris and receiving oral isotretinoin treatment were examined retrospectively. The full blood parameters of the patients before the treatment and in the third month of the treatment were recorded.

Results: A statistically meaningful increase was observed in the platelet density, hemoglobin levels. And a statistically significant decrease has been determined in the red-blood-cell distribution width level while no meaningful differences were detected in the mean platelet volume, neutrophil lymphocyte rate, platelet lymphocyte rate, and white blood cell count.

Conclusions: The oral isotretinoin treatment has been demonstrated as having increased the platelet density, hemoglobin levels and having decreased red-blood-cell distribution width level significantly.     

Isotretinoin: controversies,facts, and recommendations

Introduction: Since it was introduced to the market by Hoffman-La Roche (Roche) in 1982, isotretinoin has remained the most effective treatment for severe and recalcitrant acne. However, it has also been surrounded by controversy due to its teratogenicity and inconsistent associations with depression, suicidality, inflammatory bowel disease, increases in lipid levels, and elevated transaminases.

Areas covered: In this article, we reviewed data regarding safety of isotretinoin and its association with these conditions. A thorough and comprehensive search on the topics was performed using pubmed and google scholar.

Expert commentary: Despite common misperceptions, there is weak evidence for increased incidence of depression, suicidality, or inflammatory bowel disease with isotretinoin use. Furthermore, data indicates that transient increases in transaminases and lipid levels do not typically necessitate discontinuation of therapy. We hope to provide clinicians with information necessary to have meaningful discussions with patients regarding the safety and efficacy of isotretinoin.     

1450nm半导体激光联合自拟丹黄散治疗痤疮的疗效观察

目的：探讨1450nm半导体激光联合自拟丹黄散治疗痤疮能否有效缩短治疗周期、提高治疗效果及减少不良反应。方法：150例病例分成3组。激光组：50例,采用波长为1450nm的半导体激光（Smoothbeam,Candela）,光斑直径6mm,动态冷却（DCD）时间为22～26ms,治疗剂量为6～10J/cm2。治疗前常规清洁皮肤,外涂复方利多卡因乳膏,1h后用激光对治疗部位照射。治疗后用冰袋或冰胶原面膜冰敷。间隔一个月治疗一次,3次为一个疗程;中药组：50例。口服自拟丹黄散,隔日一剂,分2次口服,三个月为一疗程。方药：丹参10g、大黄5g、黄芩10g、白芷10g、红花5g、石膏30g、枸杞15g、熟地30g、茯苓15g、甘草5g;激光+中药组：50例。在上述激光组治疗基础上,每次激光治疗后配合中药丹黄散口服,隔日一剂,分2次口服。方药：丹参10g、大黄5g、黄芩10g、白芷10g、红花5g、石膏30g、枸杞15g、熟地30g、茯苓15g、甘草5g。观察每组治疗前后的临床疗效,比较3组在起效时间上的差别;观察3组治疗前后面部皮损的变化程度,记录治疗研究过程中出现的不良反应。结论：3组中,激光+中药组治疗起效时间最短,有效率最高,不良反应发生率最低,具有临床推广价值。     

性激素水平与痤疮中医分型的关系研究

目的探讨性激素水平与痤疮中医分型的关系。方法采用放射免疫双抗法进行血清LH,FSH,E2,T,PRL水平的检测。结果女性肝郁气滞型痤疮患者血清性激素水平与女性湿热内蕴型痤疮患者血清性激素水平比较,LH差异无显著性(P>0.05);FSH,E2,T,PRL,LH/FSH差异均有显著性(P<0.01);男性肝郁气滞型痤疮患者血清性激素水平与男性湿热内蕴型痤疮患者血清性激素水平进行比较,血清T,PRL差异有显著性(P<0.05)。结论性激素水平与痤疮中医分型有关。PRL,LH/FSH是肝郁气滞型痤疮患者中医分型的微观物质基础,而T是湿热内蕴型痤疮患者中医分型的微观物质基础。     

Detección de trastorno dismórfico corporal en pacientes con acné: estudio piloto

Introduction

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition that is difficult to diagnose; it can cause a great deal of suffering, and treatment is often complex and challenging.

Grundlagen der hormonalen Kontrazeption

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Orale Kontrazeptiva und Acne vulgaris

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