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Dr. Sophia Pan provides comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine care at the Eastern Medicine & Acupuncture Center in Walnut Creek, California.

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Dr. Sophia Pan, DAOM, L.Ac.
潘秀芬 中醫師(台灣)

1840 San Miguel Dr, Ste 203, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Is Acupuncture Effective for Psoriasis?

psoriasis and skin disorders treated by acupunctureAffecting approximately 125 million people – or about 2-3% of the global population – psoriasis is one of the most common autoimmune diseases in the world. It’s characterized by the chronic formation of skin lesions, red patches, papules and plaque. These formations may appear in localized areas of the body or throughout the entire body, depending on an individual’s condition.

Psoriasis is known to trigger intense bouts of itching. The sensation can be so intense that it causes the individual to scratch infection prone sores into his or her skin. Regardless of how bad it itches, you should never scratch your psoriasis, as it will only make the condition worse.

As with most autoimmune diseases and disorders, psoriasis is caused by an overactive immune system. The immune system is responsible for fending off potentially harmful viral and bacterial infections. It does this by producing key inflammatory hormones. Normally, it produces the right amount of these hormones, but there are times when it produces too much; resulting in conditions such as psoriasis.

The good news is that acupuncture may offer relief of psoriasis and its related symptoms. Jamie Starkey, LAc, is the lead acupuncturist at the Center for Integrative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute and says that because psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, acupuncture is a safe alternative that can help psoriasis as well as other autoimmune disorders. A study from UCLA found that acupuncture cleared psoriasis flares in half the people in the study and improved symptoms in an additional 25 percent of patients.

Acupuncture is unlikely to interfere with other psoriasis treatments and can be added to a treatment plan. A case report found acupuncture to be effective, particularly when western medicine has been exhausted. “Our experience indicates that acupuncture is induced an effective therapeutic modality for psoriasis, particularly when the western medical management is unsuccessful. We speculated about the possible involvement of the cutaneous reticuloendothelial system in the clearance of the skin lesions,” wrote the study’s researchers.

If you or someone you know is suffering with psoriasis, contact an acupuncturist for effective, alternative treatment! Click here to read more on our blog or contact us for advice.

References:

  • Acupuncture treatment for psoriasis: a retrospective case report – NCBI/PubMed

The information provided on this site is for reference only and should not be taken as medical recommendations or professional guidance.

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Dr. Sophia Pan is an experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, sought after for the quality of her pulse diagnostic. Sophia gained considerable experience from more than 10 years of practice in Taiwan, following her degree from China Medical University, before starting a practice in the United States in 2011.

In addition to her dedication for the care of her patients, Dr. Pan taught clinical and theoretical classes to aspiring TCM practitioners at Five Branches University in San Jose, CA, and has been supporting new graduates in their practice.

Dr. Pan maintains her medical license in Taiwan and returns for a few weeks a year of practice with local specialists to keep up with the latest advances in treatments.

Chinese medicine herbs used for herbal therapy and preparation of formulas
Dr. Pan uses herbs of the finest quality in the preparation of her formulas.

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  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Sophia Pan
    • Testimonials
  • Our Services
    • Chinese Herbal Therapy
    • Acupuncture
    • Auriculotherapy or Auricular Acupuncture
    • Moxibustion
    • Cupping
    • Nutritional Counseling & Lifestyle Recommendations
  • New Patients
    • Patient Forms (get password from our office)
    • What to Expect On Your First Visit
    • Payment and Insurance Options
    • Make a Payment
  • Oriental Medicine
    • TCM Diagnostic & Chinese Herbal Therapy
    • An Introduction to Acupuncture
    • Reversing Infertility with Acupuncture
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Acupuncture
    • How Acupuncture Can Safely Help with Allergies and Asthma
    • Pain Relief for Arthritis
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments for Eczema and other Skin Disorders
    • Is Acupuncture Effective for Psoriasis?
    • Acupuncture for Migraines
    • Acupuncture and Hypertension
    • Ovarian Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine
    • Acupuncture to Improve Prostate Health
    • Acupuncture and Depression
    • Acupuncture and Diabetes
  • Blog
  • Contact Us