THE USE OF NON-DRUG METHODS IN TREATMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS IN EXPERIMENT

The research included 26 women with acne vulgaris. The purpose of this work was the study of the impact of non-drug methods of correction of vulgaris acne caused by stress disorders. The mental state of patients was determined by traditional clinical method using standard psychometric tests. The assessment was made before treatment, on day 14, 21 and 35 day of therapy. Dermatological control of patients was conducted at the beginning and at the end of treatment. The non-drug methods were psychotherapy, phytotherapy and reflexo- therapy (acupuncture). The positive effect was confirmed by the dynamic parameters used in study of standard scales and test with severity decrease in scores (р>0,05). The study proved high efficiency of complex applica- tion of combinations of non-drug methods in the treatment of disorders related to stress and impaired adaptation with concomitant acne. The use of combined treatment gave the opportunity to focus on one method, including in the combination, depending on the individual characteristics of patient. The good tolerability, absence out-side effects and availability allow to recommend this medical complex both hospital and outpatient settings.