What to do with a red, swollen needle eye

The redness and swelling of needle eye is caused by the skin follicle infection caused by not thoroughly sterilizing the acupuncture, or bathing a short time after the needling. Generally the symptoms are mild, the scope of redness and swelling is small, the redness and swelling localization will not be raised above the surface of the skin, this situation can be used towel hot compresses to promote the absorption of inflammation, usually 2-3 days can be self-healing. If the symptoms are more serious, the swelling range is larger, the local area may be higher than the skin surface, there is a slight pain when touched, this situation should use alcohol to disinfect the eye of the needle 2 times a day, you can also take anti-inflammatory painkillers to promote the absorption of inflammation, it is best to avoid contact with water during the treatment period.