The most common complaint among young and middle-aged individuals is, “My hair is so sparse.” Some may suddenly notice a patch of hair loss, exposing the scalp that was previously covered. This condition is commonly known as ban tu (alopecia areata). Once this condition is observed, it is crucial to pay attention and seek treatment … Read more
In dermatology clinics, we use fire needling almost every day. Why is fire needling so widely applied in the treatment of skin diseases? ▲ First, we need to understand what fire needling is.Fire needling, also known as “white needling” or “burning needling,” involves heating a needle until it turns red and then quickly inserting the … Read more
【Free eBook at the end】 Fibroadenoma of the Breast (Rubi) Authors: Xie Xincai, Wang Guiling 【Case Study】Case 1: Zhang, female, 23 years old, unmarried.Chief complaint: A mass in the right breast for over 3 months. Present illness: Three months ago, the patient discovered two masses in the right breast, each the size of a jujube. … Read more
In daily life, people often say “引火烧身” (yǐn huǒ shāo shēn), which metaphorically means to bring trouble upon oneself or to self-destruct. Is there really anyone who would “引火烧身”? Buddhism claims that when a monk becomes enlightened, one method of dealing with the physical body is to “ignite the heart to burn the body”. We … Read more
Have you heard of the unique TCM method known as “Fire Needling Therapy”? Today, let us take you into the world of fire needling and explore its mysteries… Fire needling, also known as “burning needle therapy” or “scorching needle therapy,” refers to a method of quickly inserting a heated needle into acupuncture points or affected … Read more
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 … Read more
When we think of needles, we might recall the scene in “My Fair Princess” where Rong Mama uses a needle on Zi Wei. However, today we are not discussing Rong Mama’s needle, but a type of fire needle made from tungsten-manganese alloy.The fire needling therapy, known in ancient times as “chao ci” or “shao zhen”, … Read more