http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+News/Acupuncture+Reduces+Allergy-Caused+Itchiness+and+Wheals+ 04/25/2024 05:23:16 pm Acupuncture Reduces Allergy-Caused Itchiness and Wheals By: Vanessa Vogel Batt, L.Ac., MSTOM A 2010 study showed acupuncture to be an effective treatment for allergen-caused itchiness and skin irritation in people with eczema. The study titled "Influence of acupuncture on type I hypersensitivity itch and the wheal and flare response in adults with atopic eczema- a blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial," brought good news to eczema sufferers in the acupuncture and Oriental Medicine community. Source: Pfab F, Huss-Marp J, Gatti A, Fuqin J, Athanasiadis GI, Irnich D, Raap U, Schober W, Behrendt H, Ring J, Darsow U. "Influence of acupuncture on type I hypersensitivity itch and the wheal and flare response in adults with atopic eczema - a blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.", Allergy. 2010 Jul;65(7):903-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2009.02284.x. Epub 2009 Dec 11. About the Author: Vanessa Vogel Batt, L.Ac., MSTOM, studied at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and practiced acupuncture and Oriental medicine in New York for several years. Vanessa enjoys traveling the world, and has published articles on acupuncture and Oriental medicine and related health topics for websites and publications in both the U.S. and abroad. Printed from Acufinder.com http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+News/Acupuncture+Reduces+Allergy-Caused+Itchiness+and+Wheals+ 04/25/2024 05:23:16 pm |