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Fire Needle (Huo Zhen)
Fire needle, also known as “burning needle,” “scorching needle,” or “refined needle,” is a method of external treatment that involves using a specific needle heated until red and then quickly inserted into local lesions or acupoints to treat diseases.
Fire needle therapy is widely used in dermatology, is easy to perform, and has definite efficacy. It can warm and strengthen Yang Qi, promote tissue regeneration, expel pus, and relieve itching.
Commonly Used Needles
Thick Fire Needle
Fine Fire Needle
Hair Fire Needle
Multi-headed Fire Needle
Flat-headed Fire Needle
Mechanism of Action
Improves local blood circulation, promotes skin metabolism and repair
Anti-inflammatory
Antibacterial
Analgesic
Anti-itching
Procedure Steps
① Positioning Instruct the patient to take a comfortable position, fully exposing the skin lesions, and avoid sudden movements that may change the needle insertion site; after positioning, disinfect the affected area.
②Heating the Needle The operator holds an alcohol lamp in the left hand, ignites it, and brings it close to the desired needle insertion site. The right hand holds the needle like a pen, heating the needle tip and front part at an acute angle in the outer flame until it glows red.
③Needle Insertion After disinfection and heating, apply force with the wrist to quickly puncture the lesion site, adjusting the depth according to the lesion’s morphology.
Indications
Fire needle therapy is widely used in dermatology for conditions such as acne, folliculitis, skin abscesses, herpes zoster, rosacea, alopecia areata, vitiligo, chronic eczema, nodular prurigo, neurodermatitis, and other thickened skin lesions, as well as pruritic skin diseases.
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References: [1]. Expert Consensus on the Application of Fire Needle in Dermatology [J]. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine and Dermatology, 2019, 18(06): 638-641.
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Note: This article is for informational purposes only; please consult in person for treatment.
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