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Zhang R, Zhang H, Shao S, Shen Y, Xiao F, Sun J, Piao S, Zhao D, Li G, Yan M. Compound traditional Chinese medicine dermatitis ointment ameliorates inflammatory responses and dysregulation of itch-related molecules in atopic dermatitis. Chin Med 2022; 17:3. [PMID: 34983579 PMCID: PMC8725352 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-021-00555-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease accompanied with itchy and scaly rash. Compound traditional Chinese medicine dermatitis ointment (CTCMDO) consists of a mixture of extracts from five plants, which had been used in AD treatment due to good anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometer (LC/MS) were performed to analyze the active ingredients of CTCMDO in detail and to establish its HPLC fingerprint. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic activities of CTCMDO were studied in the treatment of DNCB-induced AD in mice. RESULTS A total of 44 compounds including phenylpropionic acid compounds, alkaloid compounds, curcumin compounds and lignans were identified via combined HPLC and LC/MS. A fingerprint with 17 common peaks was established. In AD-like mice, DNCB-induced scratching behavior had been suppressed in the treatment of CTCMDO in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, the detailed experimental results indicated that the AD can be effectively improved via inhibiting the production of Th1/2 cytokines in serum, reversing the upregulation of substance P levels of itch-related genes in the skin, and suppressing the phosphorylation of JNK, ERK, and p38 in the skin. CONCLUSION This work indicated that CTCMDO can significantly improve AD via attenuating the pathological alterations of Th1/2 cytokines and itch-related mediators, as well as inhibiting the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB).
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- Rongrong Zhang
- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China.
- Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Health Food of Chinese Medicine, Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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Chen Y, Xian YF, Loo S, Lai Z, Chan WY, Liu L, Lin ZX. Huang-Lian-Jie-Du extract ameliorates atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions induced by 2,4-dinitrobenzene in mice via suppression of MAPKs and NF-κB pathways. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 249:112367. [PMID: 31678637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Huang-Lian-Jie-Du Decoction (HLJDD), is a well-known traditional Chinese herbal formula first written in the Tang dynasty. In Chinese medicine practice, HLJDD is commonly prescribed to treat various inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed at investigating the therapeutic effect of HLJDD extract (HLJDE) and to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms of action in the 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNCB)-induced AD-like mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Female Balb/c mice were sensitized with DNCB for three days. After sensitization, mice were challenged with DNCB every three days and orally administrated with HLJDE (150, 300 and 600 mg/kg) daily from day 14 to day 29 for consecutive 16 days. At the end of experiment, the clinical AD scores of the mice were calculated to evaluate the therapeutic effect of HLJDE, and serum, ears and dorsal skin of the mice were collected for unravelling molecular mechanisms. RESULTS HLJDE significantly reduced the clinical symptoms in the AD-like mice by inhibiting eosinophil and mast cell infiltration, suppressing the production of Th2-associated cytokine (IL-4) and pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α). In addition, HLJDE significantly suppressed the NF-κB and MAPKs pathways. Moreover, HLJDE was able to accentuate filaggrin expression in the skin lesion when compared to the sensitized mouse without treatment. CONCLUSION HLJDE significantly improved the AD-like symptoms on the DNCB-sensitized mice through mitigating the production of inflammatory mediators via suppressing MAPKs and NF-κB pathways. Additionally, the elevated expression of filaggrin in the skin lesion by HLJDE contributes to the recovery of dysfunctional skin barrier on the DNCB-sensitized mice.
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- Yunlong Chen
- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China; Brain Research Centre, School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Basic Medical School, Guizhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guizhou, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China; Brain Research Centre, School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Sarvesh S, Koushik Muthu Raja M, Rajanandh MG, Seenivasan P. Prevalence and pattern of usage of complementary and alternative medicine among south Indian asthma patients in a tertiary care hospital. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2017; 30:103-108. [PMID: 29389468 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2017] [Revised: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of CAM users among asthmatic patients in a tertiary care South Indian hospital. METHODS Prospective, cross sectional study was conducted in 394 asthmatic patients. RESULTS 30.4% of the patients used CAM therapies. The most commonly used CAM treatment was herbal medicine followed by pranayama (controlled breathing exercises). Most of the CAM users were found to be in lower middle class. The baseline characteristics of the CAM users and the non CAM users were found to be similar except for education and socioeconomic status (p < .008). Among the CAM users, none of the patients disclosed about their CAM treatment to their pulmonologists. CONCLUSION Patients must be educated about CAM therapies and they must be advised to discuss all their treatment related issues with treating clinicians. Healthcare professionals should be familiar with the merits and demerits of using CAM therapy so that they could provide proper guidance to their patients.
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- Sabarathinam Sarvesh
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Deemed to be University, Porur, Chennai 600 116, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chest and TB, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Deemed to be University, Porur, Chennai 600 116, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Deemed to be University, Porur, Chennai 600 116, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Deemed to be University, Porur, Chennai 600 116, Tamil Nadu, India
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- b Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy.,c The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna , Pisa , Italy
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Theoharides TC. Dietary Supplements for Arthritis and other Inflammatory Conditions: Key Role of Mast Cells and Benefit of Combining Anti-Inflammatory and Proteoglycan Products. EUR J INFLAMM 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x0300100102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Arthritis is estimated to affect over 30% of all adults and all the available drugs add considerable morbidity and mortality of their own. A recent therapeutic approach targets the mast cells that are currently considered critical in a variety of inflammatory diseases, especially arthritis. Mast cells could be activated by many immune and neural triggers, as well as by many food substances and drugs leading to secretion of numerous vasoactive and inflammatory molecules. Recent studies have shown that mast cells can be inhibited by certain naturally occurring flavonoids, such as quercetin, and the sulfated proteoglycan chondroitin sulfate. Glucosamine and chondroitin are present in many dietary supplements, but neither the source nor the purity of the active substances is listed; moreover, these formulations do not permit sufficient absorption, due to the high molecular weight and negative charge. Moreover, a common source of chondroitin sulfate is cow trachea with the risk of spongioform encephalopathy (mad cow disease). A new series of dietary supplements (Algonot-Plus®) are based on published scientific evidence and combine quercetin, glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate of high purity in formulations that include kernel olive oil to increase absorption of the inhibitory substances.
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- T. C. Theoharides
- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, Ma., USA
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Raffaetà R. Allergy Narratives in Italy: ‘Naturalness’ in the Social Construction of Medical Pluralism. Med Anthropol 2013; 32:126-44. [DOI: 10.1080/01459740.2012.732632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Cooper S, Oborne J, Harrison T, Tattersfield A. Effect of mouth taping at night on asthma control--a randomised single-blind crossover study. Respir Med 2009; 103:813-9. [PMID: 19285849 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2009.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2008] [Revised: 01/30/2009] [Accepted: 02/02/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nose breathing ensures that inspired air is warm, filtered and moist and may therefore benefit patients with asthma. It features in some complementary approaches to treat asthma and is encouraged at night in the Buteyko technique by the use of mouth taping. In this pragmatic study we sought to determine whether taping the mouth at night has any effect on asthma control compared with usual breathing in patients with symptomatic asthma, since if it was effective it would be a simple intervention to implement. METHODS This was a randomised, single-blind, crossover study of participants (n=51) with symptomatic asthma (mean FEV(1) 86% predicted). A 4-week period of usual breathing at night was followed by use of mouth taping with microporous tape, as in the Buteyko technique, or vice versa, with a 2-week run-in period and a minimum 2-week washout period of usual breathing between 'treatments'. Primary outcomes were morning peak expiratory flow and symptom scores (Asthma Control Diary). Outcomes were measured and analysed without knowledge of treatment allocation. RESULTS Fifty participants completed the study and reported taping their mouth for a median 26 of 28 nights. Although 36 participants said mouth taping was very or fairly acceptable there were no differences between treatments for morning peak expiratory flow (mean difference -1l/min (95%CI, -9 to 7)) or symptoms scores (mean difference -0.12 (95%CI, -0.30 to 0.06)) nor for any secondary measures. CONCLUSIONS Taping the mouth at night had no effect on asthma control in patients with symptomatic asthma.
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- Sue Cooper
- Division of Respiratory Medicine, University of Nottingham, Clinical Sciences Building, City Hospital, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.
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Shaw A, Noble A, Salisbury C, Sharp D, Thompson E, Peters TJ. Predictors of complementary therapy use among asthma patients: results of a primary care survey. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2008; 16:155-164. [PMID: 18290981 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2524.2007.00738.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Patients with chronic conditions are increasingly using complementary therapies. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in the UK. Qualitative research has suggested reasons why asthma patients use complementary therapies. However, there is little reliable quantitative evidence regarding the prevalence of complementary therapy use among asthma patients and predictors of use. A postal survey of complementary therapy use among asthma patients was therefore conducted via 27 general practices across seven Primary Care Trusts within the South West Strategic Health Authority (England), during August 2005 to May 2006. A total of 14,833 asthma patients were identified. A 1-in-4 random sample generated 3693 potential respondents, of whom 1320 (36%) returned questionnaires. Taking full account of the survey design, 14.5% (190/1308; 95% confidence interval 12.5% to 16.6%) had used complementary therapies for asthma; 54% of these patients had not disclosed their complementary therapy use to a health professional. The three therapies most commonly used were homeopathy, herbal medicine and relaxation. Just over half of those using complementary therapies for asthma reported that they usually or always helped; the most common reported benefits were symptom reduction, calming breathing and reducing panic. Multivariable analyses indicated an inverted U-shaped relationship between complementary therapy use for asthma and age, and increased likelihood of use among women, those with educational qualifications, those not usually helped by asthma medication, and those who have difficulty sleeping because of asthma symptoms. Dissatisfaction with conventional care was not associated with complementary therapy use for asthma. Asthma patients may use complementary therapies with or without the knowledge of their healthcare providers. Open communication between professionals and patients about complementary therapies may be valuable to give patients enhanced opportunities to discuss the impact of asthma on their quality of life and the effectiveness of their conventional treatment.
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- Alison Shaw
- Academic Unit of Primary Health Care, Department of Community Based Medicine, University of Bristol, and Bristol Homeopathic Hospital, United Bristol Healthcare Trust, UK.
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Bousquet J, Warner JO. Allergy and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology are the official organs of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology. Allergy 2004; 59:1333-8. [PMID: 15507103 DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2004.00766.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Warner JO, Bousquet J. Allergy and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology are the official organs of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2004; 15:479-84. [PMID: 15610359 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3038.2004.00235.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Brinkhaus B, Hummelsberger J, Kohnen R, Seufert J, Hempen CH, Leonhardy H, Nögel R, Joos S, Hahn E, Schuppan D. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: a randomized-controlled clinical trial. Allergy 2004; 59:953-60. [PMID: 15291903 DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2004.00540.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) increasingly use complementary medicine. The aim of this study was to determine whether traditional Chinese therapy is efficacious in patients suffering from seasonal AR. METHODS Fifty-two patients between the ages of 20 and 58 who had typical symptoms of seasonal AR were assigned randomly and in a blinded fashion to (i) an active treatment group which received a semi-standardized treatment of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, and (ii) a control group which received acupuncture applied to non-acupuncture points in addition to a non-specific Chinese herbal formula. All patients received acupuncture treatment once per week and the respective Chinese herbal formula as a decoction three times daily for a total of 6 weeks. Assessments were performed before, during, and 1 week after treatment. The change in severity of hay fever symptoms was the primary outcome measured on a visual analogue scale (VAS). RESULTS Compared with patients in the control group, patients in the active treatment group showed a significant after-treatment improvement on the VAS (P = 0.006) and Rhinitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (P = 0.015). Improvement on the Global Assessment of Change Scale was noted in 85% of active treatment group participants vs 40% in the control group (P = 0.048). No differences between the two groups could be detected with the Allergic Rhinitis Symptom Questionnaire. Both treatments were well-tolerated. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that traditional Chinese therapy may be an efficacious and safe treatment option for patients with seasonal AR.
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- B Brinkhaus
- Department of Medicine I, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen Germany
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Complementary and alternative medicine are increasingly used to diagnose or treat allergic diseases, and numerous studies have reported benefits of this type of medicine. This article presents a review of the literature on risks of these methods. The potential sensitizing capacity of numerous herbal remedies may lead to allergic contact dermatitis and more rarely to IgE-mediated clinical symptoms. Mechanical injuries may be observed following acupuncture leading to pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade or spinal injury. Infectious complications after acupuncture include hepatitis and bacterial endocariditis. Organ toxicity has been observed associated with various herbal preparations involving the liver, kidneys, and the heart. Some herbs may have cancerogenic properties. Severe nutritional deficiencies can occur in infants and small children given strict alternative diets, resembling 'kwashiorkor'. Finally, among other miscellaneous adverse effects, adulteration with steroids, and herbal and drug interactions are discussed. The pattern of side-effects is similar to that observed by the use of conventional medicine. Therefore, caution may be justified using both conventional and unconventional methods. Only if the benefit is proven and the side-effects are established, should a given method be chosen.
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- B Niggemann
- Department of Pediatric Pneumology and Immunology, University Children's Hospital Charité, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
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Electrodermal testing (ED testing) is an acupuncture-based approach and was developed to refine homeopathic prescriptions. It is currently being used to advise patients about their "allergies". The evidence for its use in "allergy testing" is limited and often misrepresented. This article addresses the research and clinical issues involved in investigating the reliability and validity of various ED testing machines.
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- G T Lewith
- University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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