Acne Cure

Acupuncture Treatment for Acne




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There are many different types of acne treatments available, and

one that tends to go unnoticed is acupuncture treatment. Results

can be varying when undergoing acupuncture treatment though.



Many studies have been done on the subject, and the basic

results seem to show that when acupuncture treatment is used,

the best results are obtained when it is combined with another

type of acne treatment.

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For instance, many studies have shown their highest success of

acupuncture treatment for acne to be in those patients who also

made lifestyle and diet changes, as well.



There are many different reasons a doctor may recommend

acupuncture treatment. Some patients can't, or don't want to,

take medications. Some patients do not like the idea of

undergoing surgery or laser treatment.



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In many of these cases, the doctor will look to acupuncture as

an alternative. When they recommend this, they may have to send

the patient to another doctor, or they may be licensed to

perform this treatment themselves.



If acupuncture treatment is performed, it will involve electro

acupuncture or auricular acupuncture. Auricular acupuncture is

acupuncture applied to the ear.



The only problem with evaluating whether acupuncture treatment

is generally a successful or not, is that there are far too few

structured studies to average results from.



From the few studies done, acupuncture treatment has been shown

to have positive results in reducing the symptoms of acne.



While it may not be guaranteed to work, the benefit of trying

acupuncture, as opposed to topical creams, ingestible medicines,

or surgery, is that rarely will there be any negative side

effects.



The two minor drawbacks to acupuncture treatment for acne are

that it can be costly (with no guarantee) and that some people

fear the pain or general usage of needles.



About the author:

Melvin Ng is the owner and publisher of the website, "Acne

Treatments That Work" which reviews and provides information on

acne treatments, causes of acne, skin care tips and health

related articles. For more information please visit us at

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