The itchy moxibustion area may be a physiological reaction caused by warm and hot stimulation during moxibustion, or it may be an allergic reaction of the skin.
1. Warm stimulation: moxibustion is through the burning of moxa produced by the heat, stimulate the skin, acupuncture points, meridians to achieve the therapeutic effect, the heat produced by moxibustion will make the skin oil evaporation, resulting in the skin, dry and itchy phenomenon, belong to the normal physiological reaction, generally do not have to be special treatment.
2. Allergic reaction: If you are allergic to a certain component of moxibustion, moxibustion may cause an allergic reaction, causing itching, and may also lead to skin rashes, you can use loratadine tablets, cetirizine tablets, compound glycyrrhizin capsules, and other anti-allergic medications under the guidance of a doctor.
Acupuncture and moxibustion and other traditional Chinese medicine physical therapy should be operated by a professional physician, do not operate privately. If symptoms of itching appear after moxibustion, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions to avoid delaying the condition.