Immune Modulation Effect of Acupuncture in Psoriasis Patients: An RCT
Journal · Acupuncture in Medicine (2025)
Original authors · Kim DS, Lee BJ, Nakamura K, et al.
DOI · 10.1177/09645284251198423
Summary
Eighty patients with moderate psoriasis were randomly assigned to acupuncture or sham acupuncture groups and compared over 12 weeks. The acupuncture group showed PASI score reduction along with significant decreases in blood IL-17 and TNF-α.
Key figures
Participants
80 patients
PASI improvement
38%
Treatment duration
12 weeks
Conclusion
Acupuncture is effective for immune indicator modulation and symptom improvement in psoriasis patients.
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