A needle, is something we are very familiar with; it is common yet small. However, when this needle is in the hands of a dermatology nurse, it possesses magical powers to help patients alleviate their suffering.

The dermatology clinic often sees many patients with herpes zoster, whose duration of illness varies. Some have just developed blisters, while many others have blisters that have subsided but are experiencing severe pain and distress.

Herpes zoster is a viral infectious disease caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which has been dormant for a long time. It can affect the skin, eyes, mouth, nose, ears, and more. The most typical symptoms are unilateral, band-like rashes and pain. The pain can be dull, spasmodic, or sharp, often accompanied by a burning sensation. The elderly and those with weakened immune systems experience more severe symptoms.

There are various methods to treat herpes zoster, and fire needling is our secret weapon.

Fire needling treatment involves quickly inserting a needle that has been heated to red-hot into the affected area. This method stimulates the local area where the pathogenic factors reside, activating the meridian energy, promoting blood circulation, supporting the body’s defenses, expelling pathogens, and dispersing toxins. The “Lingshu: Guanzhen” states, “Cauterization with a needle is used to treat obstruction.” The “Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion” refers to “fire needling” and summarizes the experiences of fire needling treatment before the Ming Dynasty.In the early stages of herpes zoster, fire needling can expel the pathogenic factors, leading to the resolution of rashes and shortening the duration of the illness; in the later stages, it can invigorate blood circulation, resolve stasis, and relieve pain. Fire needling is applied to the skin lesions of herpes, penetrating to the base of the blisters, covering the area from the “head of the snake” to the “tail of the snake.” If there are many blisters, the treatment can be done in batches, with quick insertion and removal.

Mr. Gou from Xi’an has been troubled by postherpetic neuralgia for many years. After seeking treatment in many places, he came to the dermatology department of Xi’an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. After a combination of internal and external herbal medicine with fire needling treatment, his pain symptoms improved significantly. Early in the morning, he presented a banner to the hospital.Many patients have also experienced rapid resolution of blisters and significant relief from pain after treatment. If you or your family members accidentally contract herpes zoster, please seek timely treatment at the dermatology department of the hospital, as the combination of medication and fire needling is more effective!

Source:Dermatology Department, Tao Linfeng

Editor: Publicity Department, Liu Weiyi

Proofreader: Publicity Department, Liu Rui

Reviewer: Dermatology Department, Jing Huiling

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