Complementary therapies for acne vulgaris

Cao, Huijuan; Liu, Jianping; Luo, Hui; Smith, Caroline; Liu, Yueming

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd009436

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“…Spicy and oily foods have hot properties; if consumed in excess, they can interfere with the function of transportation and transformation of the spleen and can cause fire as a result of accumulated heat (Yin & Zenghua, 2000). Treatment of acne in Chinese Medicine can be done with acupuncture therapy, herbs, and nutritional arrangements (Cao et al, 2015). Acupuncture in the treatment of acne cases functions to balance the organs associated with acne, expedite the Qi of the organs that are not smooth, expedite stagnation, and eliminate heat and moisture that cause acne.…”

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Acne Treatment Using a Combination Acupuncture and Fractional Laser

Mariani,

Ang

2023

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Introduction: Acne is a health problem that is often experienced, especially in adolescents and young adults. Acne can cause self-doubt and affect a person's quality of life. Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of a combination of acupuncture and fractional laser therapy in treating acne problems. This study will collect data from respondents who have acne and see the results of their treatment using a combination of acupuncture and fractional laser therapy. Method: The research method used by the author is a quantitative experimental design with a pre-post-test design. Result and Discussion: The results of this study will assist in understanding the effectiveness of combined acupuncture and fractional laser therapy in the treatment of acne and provide recommendations for clinical practice. The results showed that the use of acupuncture and fractional laser combination therapy in acne cases showed significant changes. Conclusion: The GAGS score before therapy was at the severe level, changing to mild, and some were in the none category or completely cured, so that it can be concluded that this combination therapy can be an effective therapy for acne cases.

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Acne Treatment Using a Combination Acupuncture and Fractional Laser

Mariani,

Ang

2023

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“…Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory condition of skin that characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, and spots with inflammation 1,2 . The evaluation of histological and dermal lesions and their complications are important to assess the complexity of acne 3 .…”

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Evaluation of Diagnostic Parameters to Detect Induction of Acne, Acute Dermal Irritation and Corrosion Potential of a Polyherbal Formulation

Kumar¹,

Berwal²,

Kumar³

et al. 2017

Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm.

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The current protocol was designed to evaluate and detect the new parameters of acne induction (Histological lesion), Acute Dermal Irritation and corrosion potential of a polyherbal nano emulsion (obtained from research and development of Venus Medicine Research Centre, Baddi, H.P, India) according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines. Materials and Methods: Polyherbal drug, a new micro emulsion for topical use applied on the dorsal area of the trunk, has been developed as an anti-acne herbal nano-emulsion. Polyherbal drug's active ingredients include herbal extracts of Melaleuca alternifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Mentha arvensis oil along with Citrus limon are tested for their antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. Serialise testing approach is recommended for developing scientifically sound data on the corrosivity/irritation of a new substance. Young healthy albino rabbits were used for the initial corrosivity/irritation study. If corrosive response was not found in the initial test, the irritant or negative response was confirmed using three additional animals each with one patch for an exposure period of four hours. Each animal served as its own control. After application of polyherbal emulsion the degree of irritation/corrosion and histological lesions were read and scored. Results: No severe erythema, oedema or any histological lesions were observed after polyherbal nanoemulsion application. The results revealed no irritation potential of polyherbal nanoemulsion. Conclusion: polyherbal nanoemulsion is safe formulation for topical use.

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