Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments for dermatology mainly include external therapies and oral herbal medicine. Through the integration of TCM and Western medicine, it can promote the regression of skin lesions, alleviate discomfort symptoms, and reduce recurrence rates.Today, we will explore the commonly used Fire Needle Therapy.Fire needle, also known as “burning needle” or “scorching needle,” refers to a method of quickly inserting a heated needle tip into acupuncture points or treatment areas to treat diseases. It has effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, expelling pus and reducing swelling, relieving dampness and itching, and unblocking meridians to alleviate pain.
Fire Needle Therapy has a wide range of applications for skin diseases
1. Acne, folliculitis, boils, carbuncles, etc.: can clear heat and detoxify, expel pus and reduce swelling, accelerating the regression of local inflammation;2. Vitiligo: stimulates the local area, warms and promotes skin, enhances local blood circulation, and increases repigmentation rate;3. Alopecia areata: can harmonize Qi and blood, warm and unblock meridians, accelerate hair follicle regeneration, and promote hair growth;4. Chronic eczema, nodular prurigo, cutaneous amyloidosis, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, etc.: invigorates blood circulation and resolves stasis, softens hardness and disperses masses, relieves dampness and itching, and thins skin rashes;5. Early-stage herpes zoster: can rapidly relieve pain, promote the quick scabbing and regression of herpes, shorten the course of the disease, and significantly reduce the occurrence of postherpetic neuralgia;Postherpetic neuralgia: can quickly relieve pain and improve the quality of life for patients.
Precautions for Fire Needle Therapy
1. Pay attention to warmth and avoid spicy and irritating foods;2. Keep the needle insertion site clean, hygienic, and dry to prevent infection;3. Do not wet the acupuncture site for 2 days to prevent infection;4. If redness occurs at the site after fire needle treatment, topical anti-inflammatory treatments such as mupirocin ointment or fusidic acid cream can be applied.
Recommended by Renowned Physician
Li Hui
TCM Dermatology Physician
Master’s Degree in TCM Dermatology
Graduated from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in TCM dermatology, with training and further studies at Shanxi Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Skilled in the integrated treatment of various skin diseases, such as acne, folliculitis, boils, psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, herpes zoster, prurigo, and neurodermatitis.
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