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

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.