Cupping vs UVB: Comparable Psoriasis Outcomes?

Randomized study found no statistically significant differences in disease improvement between treatments over 8 weeks.

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Sliding cupping therapy showed comparable short-term improvements in plaque psoriasis to narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy.
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In a trial of 60 patients, mean Psoriasis Area and Severity Index scores decreased by 62% in the cupping group and 67% in the NBUVB group.
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Both treatments resulted in similar rates of at least a 30% improvement in PASI scores, with 69% in cupping and 79% in NBUVB.
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Adverse events were mild and infrequent, with no serious adverse events reported during the study.
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The study's limitations include small sample size, single-center design, and lack of blinding, indicating a need for larger trials.

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