Acupuncture for stubborn rosacea: safety and effectiveness
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This trial tests whether acupuncture can help people with rosacea that hasn't improved with standard treatments like oral antibiotics or light therapy. If you have persistent redness or flushing that affects your daily life, this study may offer a new option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old
- You have rosacea that did not get better after at least 12 weeks of standard oral medication (like doxycycline), with or without other treatments
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy soon
- You do not have diabetes, serious liver, kidney, lung, or blood diseases
- You have no history of fainting or severe allergic reaction to acupuncture needles
- You have stopped certain medications like oral antibiotics at least 1 month ago, or other oral medications at least 15 days ago
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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