About 50% of patients with psoriasis and about 60% of those with eczema will get good improvement of their skin problems using auriculotherapy and nNEAP. Acne also often responds successfully, and can also usually be helped by hormonal rebalancing.

One interesting treatment is using pulsed red light to treat painful scars which usually is very helpful in relieving the pain (Acupuncture in Medicine (1992) Nov.10)2:666-68).