Observation on curative effect of centipede powder combined with acupuncture cupping in the treatment of herpes zoster

Abstract

Objective To observe the curative effect of centipede powder combined with acupuncture cupping in the treatment of herpes zoster.Methods 90 cases of herpes zoster patients were randomly divided into two groups:45 cases in the control group were given vidarabine monophosphate 300 mg intravenous drip,45cases in treatment group were treated with centipede powder combined with acupuncture and cupping therapy with treatment for 7 days.Two groups were observed in patients with herpes stop growing,the skin scar and pain relief time,and the treatment results were compared and analyzed.Results In the treatment group,we checked the blister,skin rash and pain of time,there was significant difference found compared with those of the control group (P ＜ 0.01).The clinical efficacy showed:32 cases in the treatment group were cured,11 cases markedly effective,effective rate was 95.56％; 26 cases in the control group were cured,11 cases markedly effective,effective rate was 82.22％.There was significant difference between the two groups (x2=4.22,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The centipede powder combined with acupuncture and cupping therapy on herpes zoster,in the aspects of rash dry scab,relieving pain,shortening the course of disease and the total effective rate,showed statistical significant difference compared with those of the control group,and it's affordable,easy,simple operation,which is suitable for application. Key words: Centipede; Acupuncture; Cupping; Herpes zoster