Clinical observation on therapeutic effect of filiform fire needle for vitiligo: A retrospective study

Dermatologic TherapyVolume 33, Issue 6 e14415 SHORT PAPER Clinical observation on therapeutic effect of filiform fire needle for vitiligo: A retrospective study Mengya Huang, Mengya Huang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorLei Tang, Lei Tang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorXin Li, Xin Li Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorHongjie Cai, Hongjie Cai Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorLi Li, Li Li Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorShengkai Wan, Shengkai Wan Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorSiyu Long, Siyu Long Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorXun Zhou, Corresponding Author Xun Zhou zhouxun123@sina.com orcid.org/0000-0003-4061-9732 College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China Correspondence Xun Zhou College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, 1 Medical College Road, Chongqing, China. Email: zhouxun123@sina.comSearch for more papers by this authorWenfu Cao, Corresponding Author Wenfu Cao caowenfu@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China Correspondence Xun Zhou College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, 1 Medical College Road, Chongqing, China. Email: zhouxun123@sina.comSearch for more papers by this author Mengya Huang, Mengya Huang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorLei Tang, Lei Tang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorXin Li, Xin Li Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorHongjie Cai, Hongjie Cai Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorLi Li, Li Li Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorShengkai Wan, Shengkai Wan Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorSiyu Long, Siyu Long Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorXun Zhou, Corresponding Author Xun Zhou zhouxun123@sina.com orcid.org/0000-0003-4061-9732 College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China Correspondence Xun Zhou College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, 1 Medical College Road, Chongqing, China. Email: zhouxun123@sina.comSearch for more papers by this authorWenfu Cao, Corresponding Author Wenfu Cao caowenfu@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China Correspondence Xun Zhou College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, 1 Medical College Road, Chongqing, China. Email: zhouxun123@sina.comSearch for more papers by this author First published: 16 October 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.14415 Funding information: Science and Technology Project of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chongqing Municipal Health and Planning Commission, Grant/Award Number: ZY201703012 Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Vitiligo is a common and refractory disease worldwide. The limited efficiency and side effects of the conventional treatment options create demands towards the development of strategies. Excellent repigmentation is demonstrated after several filiform fire needle sessions in the vitiligo lesions. In this observational study, we aimed to observe the response to filiform fire needle therapy in patients with vitiligo, and determine whether there was a difference of efficiency with respect to the type, affected site, and disease duration of vitiligo. Patients received filiform fire needle therapy once every 2 weeks for 12 consecutive weeks. The results of the 77 vitiligo patients were: 34 (44.15%) with an excellent repigmentation rate, 15 (19.48%) with a marked improvement, 15 (19.48%) with a moderate response, 6 (7.79%) with a slight improvement, and 7 (9.09%) with an absent response. Among the vitiligo patients with different affected sites, the most effective location of therapy was the face. Shorter course leads to better therapeutic effect. Two patients developed hypertrophic scars on the lesion site. In conclusion, this study shows filiform fire needle therapy is an effective and relatively safe therapeutic option for vitiligo. Open Research DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this published article. Volume33, Issue6November/December 2020e14415 RelatedInformation