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February 21, 2026Clinical & Experimental Allergy3 citations

Effects of Acupuncture as a Therapeutic Intervention Targeting Both Skin and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomised Controlled Trial

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JKJundong KimYSYerin SeoMYMijung Yeom

Key Points

  • The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in alleviating both skin and gastrointestinal symptoms in atopic dermatitis.
  • Conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing acupuncture with sham treatment.
  • Assessments included objective measurement of atopic dermatitis symptoms.
  • Involved analysis of treatment response variability among participants.
  • Acupuncture demonstrated a significant improvement in objective symptoms of atopic dermatitis compared to sham treatment.
  • Notable heterogeneity in treatment responses indicates differing effectiveness among individuals.

Abstract

Summary Box Acupuncture improved objective AD symptoms versus sham treatment in atopic dermatitis. Observed response heterogeneity suggests a need for further investigation and personalised approaches.

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Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994cd2873532290d021918https://doi.org/10.1111/cea.70250
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