A literature review on cosmetic acupuncture and moxibustion in Japan

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  • 国内の美容鍼灸に関する研究論文レビュー
  • コクナイ ノ ビヨウシンキュウ ニ カンスル ケンキュウ ロンブン レビュー

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<p>Introduction : A literature review was conducted with the aim of understanding the current state of research on cosmetic acupuncture and moxibustion in Japan.</p><p>Methods : Literature up to December 31, 2020 was searched on April 26, 2021, using the Ichushi web. Only original papers evaluating the effect of cosmetic acupuncture and moxibustion were included ; proceeding reviews and articles published in commercial magazines were excluded.</p><p>Results : Three hundred and fifty-five cases were searched, and 44 were extracted. Most of the papers (28) were published in The Journal of Japan College Association of Oriental Medicine. The most used study designs were quasi-randomized control trials and pre-post study, reported in 12 papers. Seventeen treatments were aimed at creating beautiful faces. Subjective evaluation was the most common means of assessment, with 19 cases. The most used intervention method was manual acupuncture stimulation in 45 cases.</p><p>Conclusion : Domestic literature on cosmetic acupuncture and moxibustion has been on the rise since 2007. However, few have been published as peer-reviewed academic papers. In the future, it is necessary to conduct clinical research with a study design that provides a higher evidence level and to better evaluate the effectiveness of cosmetic acupuncture and moxibustion.</p>

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