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2021 Aug 31


J Acupunct Meridian Stud


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Application of Auriculotherapy for Post-Burn Scar Syndrome in Young Adults with Major Burns.

Authors

Chen C-C, Chen S-P, Lyu S-Y, Hsu C-H
J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2021 Aug 31; 14(4):127-136.
PMID: 35770555.

Abstract

A burn scar is a type of hypertrophic scar that can cause significant clinical symptoms, discomfort, and post-burn scar (PBS) syndrome in up to 77% of patients with burn injuries. Medication and rehabilitation are rarely effective at managing patient discomfort, and both laser and surgical interventions are postponed until the scar stabilizes and discomfort is tolerable. Objectives: The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture among burn victims from the Formosa Color Dust Explosion in Taiwan.