Influence of Acupuncture on Type 1 Hypersensitivity Itch and the Wheal and Flare Response in Adults with Atopic Eczema – a blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial

Background Itch is a major symptom of allergic skin disease. Acupuncture has been shown to exhibit a significant effect on histamine-induced itch in healthy volunteers. We investigated the effect of acupuncture on type I hypersensitivity itch and skin reaction in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.