In treating skin conditions such as eczema, it’s generally accepted that Traditional Chinese Medicine can be very effective, but that herbs are critical in a successful treatment. A recent study at the Technical University of Munich in Germany, however, showed acupuncture can also be extremely helpful in reducing itchy flare-ups. The study involved comparing three groups of eczema-prone patients after they were all exposed to common allergens. A control group received no acupuncture, the sham group were treated with acupuncture points NOT associated with reducing itching. A third group was treated with LI-11 (Quchi) and Sp-10 (Xuehai), two points designed to clear heat and cool blood. Only the group treated at LI-11 and Sp-10 showed a dramatic decrease in itchiness. Interestingly, when the group was exposed to a second round of allergens, their flare-ups were much less severe. This study is a great example how just acupuncture can help with atopic (allergic) eczema.
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