Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: A Case Report

This case report explores the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in a 52-year-old female patient with chronic atopic dermatitis (AD) presenting on her hands, elbows and face. Over five months, the patient received 15 acupuncture treatments and utilised topical and internal herbal therapy. She experienced complete resolution of itching, erythema, dryness, scabbing, swelling and skin thickening on all affected areas. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment were tailored to the unique presentation of the patient, allowing for a more individualised approach than standard biomedical therapy.