Efficacy of acupuncture in treating scars following tissue trauma

Introduction: Anecdotally, acupuncture is used in the treatment of scar tissue in order to improve scar quality and reduce symptoms of pain and pruritus. Unlike conditions such as lower back pain, knee osteoarthritis and migraines, there are no systematic reviews to confirm treatment efficacy. This...

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Main Authors: Cathy Tuckey, Susan Kohut, Dale W Edgar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-03-01
Series:Scars, Burns & Healing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2059513119831911