In the previous issue, we introduced the “Ice and Fire” treatment through cryotherapy.
Today, let us explore
the “Ice and Fire” fire needle therapy.
When mentioning “needle”,
does it immediately remind you of
the scene of “Rong Mama piercing Zi Wei”?
The needle we are introducing today is not that needle.
It is called “fire needle”
and is a treatment method for skin diseases.
What is fire needle?
The fire needle therapy, also known as “burning needle” or “scorching needle”, originated during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. By the Ming Dynasty, this technique had already matured. It involves using a specially designed needle, heated until red, and then inserted into the body’s acupoints (zhuyuan) or affected areas to achieve the goal of eliminating diseases.
What are the effects of fire needle therapy?
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fire needle therapy can expel heat and dampness, disperse toxins and relieve itching, warm the meridians and dispel cold, eliminate wind and dampness, and unblock channels to relieve pain.
So, you must be wondering,what skin diseases can fire needle therapy treat?
Fire needle therapy can treat herpes zoster and its sequelae; acne; vitiligo; alopecia areata; chronic eczema; nodular prurigo; neurodermatitis; furuncles; cutaneous amyloidosis; herpes simplex; scleroderma, etc.
While fire needle therapy is beneficial, do not overdo it!
1. If you are overly tense during treatment, or in a state of hunger or fatigue, please use with caution.2. If you are in a period of scar constitution, please use with caution.3. Patients with mental illnesses should avoid it.4. If the skin is currently damaged or ulcerated, please use with caution.5. Elderly, weak individuals, perinatal women, infants, diabetes patients, and those prone to allergies should use with caution.6. Patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease, thrombocytopenia, or blood disorders should use with caution.
After undergoing fire needle therapy,
what precautions should be taken?
1. Avoid getting the fire needle area wet for 24-48 hours.2. If there is itching or pain at the fire needle site, do not scratch to prevent infection.3. After fire needle therapy, keep the area warm; if there is redness, swelling, heat, or pain, seek medical attention promptly. Source: Dermatology / Dermatological Aesthetics Gao QingyuEditor: Publicity Department Fan Mengzhen24-hour hotline: 0379-63892222Email: [email protected]Original content must indicate the sourceWe welcome submissions or suggestions for criticism
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