Acupuncture for Primary Hyperhidrosis: Case Series

Çayır, Yasemin; Engin, Yasemin

doi:10.1136/acupmed-2013-010391

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“…Since the acupuncture points also have their own local effects, KI-3, KI-6, KI-7, UB-60, UB-62, ST-44 were selected as the local point in the case. LI-4, GV-20, and yintang were selected to provide general relaxation, wellbeing and to decrease pain in the patients (12). In our case the pain decreased after the first month of treatment and the patient felt more comfortable during walking and standing since she had less pain.…”

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Heel Spur and Acupuncture: Does it Work?

Ae¹,

Çayır²,

İmerci³

et al. 2015

West Indian Med J

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Heel spur is also known as a result of plantar calcaneal bone spur which is a common complaint associated with pain at heel. Heel spur is more common in females. Antiinflammatory drugs, local steroid injections, physical therapy, low-dose radiotherapy and shock wave therapy are the commonly used treatment choices. There is no evidence that acupuncture is an effective method for heel spur in the literature. However, we know that acupuncture can be used for many orthopedic diseases like frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatic pain, joint sprains, several forms of bursitis, and arthritis. In this case, we aimed to demonstrate whether acupuncture is effective in a patient with heel spur. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case in which only acupuncture is used alone for treatment of heel spur up to date in the literature.

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confidence: 90%

Heel Spur and Acupuncture: Does it Work?

Ae¹,

Çayır²,

İmerci³

et al. 2015

West Indian Med J

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“…Treatment focuses on treating the underlying depressive disorders and anxiety disorders that precipitate primary hyperhidrosis 92,93 . Non‐pharmacologic therapy includes psychotherapy and supplemental therapies such as acupuncture and reflexology 94,95 . Other supplemental therapies such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, aerobic exercise, relaxation techniques, journaling, hypnosis, and biofeedback may also be helpful for concurrent depression or anxiety 9 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Psychotherapy such as CBT is also recommended and is most successful in combination with a SSRI. Other medication classes such as antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and other antidepressants may be used to treat comorbid conditions 24–102 …”

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confidence: 99%

A review of psychocutaneous disorders from a psychotherapeutic perspective—Toolkit for the dermatologist

Zagami¹,

Klepper²,

Wienecke³

et al. 2023

Skin Health and Disease

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Introduction The study of psychocutaneous disorders requires a multidisciplinary approach. It is of paramount importance that dermatologists understand the psychiatric premise for these disorders. Mental health professionals can also benefit from a better understanding of the dermatologic manifestations of psychiatric disorders they may encounter in their practice. Aim The aim of this study is to elevate the level of understanding regarding psychotherapeutic treatment of psychocutaneous disorders. Methods We performed a literature review using the major databases. Four researchers reviewed English, full text, peer‐reviewed articles that were published after 2000 using our specific search terms and inclusion/exclusion criteria. Results The majority of psychocutaneous disorders seem to be clustered among three DSM‐5 disorders: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and obsessive‐compulsive related disorders. Conclusions Better recognition of the underlying psychiatric comorbidities may lead to improved patient outcomes.

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“…Researchers writing on a series of case reports found acupuncture helpful for treating hyperhidrosis. 38…”

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Acupuncture and Cutaneous Medicine: Is It Effective?

Berg-Wolf

Burgoon²

2017

Medical Acupuncture

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In China, acupuncture has been used as a form of medical therapy for more than 2500 years. It is a part of traditional medical practice and is used to treat the entire spectrum of human and veterinary disease. Although dermatologic disease has received much less attention in worldwide acupuncture research than pain and musculoskeletal conditions, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting acupuncture's usefulness in this area. The aim of this article was to review the evidence in the literature regarding the usefulness of acupuncture in managing dermatologic illness. Trials and case reports of patients using acupuncture have been published in the areas of atopic dermatitis and urticaria, herpes zoster, psoriasis, acne, melasma, and hyperhidrosis, as well as in promoting wound healing. Itch modulation by acupuncture has been the focus of recent research as itch is a predominant symptom in allergic skin diseases and leads to serious impairment of quality of life. Although more research is needed, acupuncture's use in cutaneous medicine is promising in the area of itch modulation, in treating atopic dermatitis and herpes zoster pain, and in promoting wound healing.

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Acupuncture for Primary Hyperhidrosis: Case Series

Abstract: Three cases of primary hyperhidrosis of no known cause, with excess sweating day and night, were treated using the same acupuncture points. The patients reported that their sweating decreased and that they felt better after the treatment.

Cited by 6 publications

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Heel Spur and Acupuncture: Does it Work?

Heel Spur and Acupuncture: Does it Work?

A review of psychocutaneous disorders from a psychotherapeutic perspective—Toolkit for the dermatologist

Acupuncture and Cutaneous Medicine: Is It Effective?

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