What’s wrong with itchy blisters on acupuncture points?

Itchy skin and blisters at acupuncture points where moxibustion has been performed are generally considered to be localized allergies, burns caused by improper moxibustion, and scar moxibustion. 1. Localized allergies: Due to the different physique of each person, some patients may have allergic reactions after moxibustion, which is manifested by the appearance of localized blister-like rashes, accompanied by localized itching, etc. The most important thing is that the patient’s skin will not be affected by the allergy. 2. Improper operation of moxibustion: moxibustion is too close to the skin or for a longer period of time, can cause local skin burns, burns can be manifested as localized blisters, accompanied by pain, itching. 3. scar moxibustion: this is a direct moxibustion in the moxa cone moxibustion in a way, in the clinical often used in the treatment of some chronic diseases, such as asthma, cough and so on. Generally, the moxa cones are used to directly moxibustion points, resulting in the formation of blisters after the skin pus, and finally leave a scar of a kind of moxibustion. Blisters and itching after scarring moxibustion are normal. It is important to note that no matter what the reason, after moxibustion skin itching, blisters, must be timely feedback to the attending physician, if necessary, apply ointment treatment, not superstitious prescription, or self-picked blisters, so as not to cause infection and so on. Warm tips: If you need moxibustion, please go to the hospital, the professional Chinese medicine practitioner according to the patient’s own condition, and pay attention to the operation of the way and method.