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.
摘要
目的
观察电针结合甲钴胺局部注射治疗斑秃的临床疗效。
方法
将70 例斑秃患者随机分为2组, 治疗组35 例, 采用电针结合甲钴胺局部注射治疗; 对照组35 例采用梅花针叩刺加鲜姜片涂擦患处治疗。
结果
治疗组总有效率为94.3%,对照组为77.1%,两组比效差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。
结论
电针结合甲钴胺局部注射是治疗斑秃的一种有效方法。
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Jin, Z., Yang, F. & Wang, Y. Therapeutic effect observation on electroacupuncture plus acupoint injection for alopecia areata. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 9, 165–167 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-011-0501-9
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