Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology (Nov 2021)
A Case of Prurigo Nodularis Treating by Acupuncture
Abstract
Dan Wu,1 Guirong Dong2 1Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200120, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Acupuncture, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 20000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Guirong Dong Tel +86-18930132113Email [email protected]: Male, 68 years old, suffering from prurigo nodularis for 7 months, and did not show any significant improvement after oral and topical medications. After 4 months of acupuncture treatment, the NRS for itch scores decreased from 9 to 1; the NRS for sleep scores increased from 5 to 9; HADS decreased from 14 to 2; DLQI decreased from 9 to 5; IGA decreased from 4 to 3. After a 2-month follow-up, the patient was stable in all aspects without new rash.Conclusion: Acupuncture is a feasible method for the treatment of prurigo nodularis.Keywords: prurigo nodularis, acupuncture, acupoints
