Clinical outcomes of integrative acupuncture and phototherapy on treatment-resistant vitiligo: A case report

Title : Clinical outcomes of integrative acupuncture and phototherapy on treatment-resistant vitiligo: A case report

Abstract:

This poster presentation details the clinical outcomes of the combination of an acupuncture protocol based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and photobiomodulation in the form of red light therapy. A 32 year old Caucasian female progressively developed vitiligo after receiving a work-mandated vaccination, and had seen no results from conventional treatments prior to seeking naturopathic care. At the clinic, she received a Traditional Chinese Medicine workup, 6 sessions of acupuncture with a customized protocol, and 20 minutes of red light therapy over the course of 3 months. Symptom improvement in the treated areas versus non-treated areas was clinically significant, showing between 50-75% re-pigmentation compared to baseline. This novel, non-invasive, non-pharmacological treatment proposes substantial potential in the treatment of vitiligo.

Biography:

Dr. Maurgan LeBlanc, ND, CNP, BA(Hons) (she/they) is a naturopathic doctor based on the unceded lands of the the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Nations, in New Brunswick, Canada. Their private practice is integrative and person-centered, with emphasis on using traditional medicines and current research to achieve holistic symptom management. Maurgan has a special passion for navigating the intersection between post-traumatic stress, immune system activation, and inflammation; addressing these complex concerns through a combination of traditional modalities (i.e. acupuncture, botanical medicine, etc.) and modern technology (i.e. red light therapy, electroacupuncture, etc.).