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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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    Cupping therapy had similar effects on psoriasis as NBUVB.

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    60 patients were treated for 8 weeks.

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    PASI scores decreased by 62% (cupping) and 67% (NBUVB).

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    Mild adverse events occurred; no serious events reported.

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    Study was small and conducted at a single center.

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    Cupping may affect inflammatory pathways.

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    Further large-scale studies are necessary.

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Cupping vs UVB: Comparable Psoriasis Outcomes?

  • by Meg Barbor

  • April 9, 2026

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