After cupping, the skin is considered to be purple and black, which is caused by too long cupping time, too much coldness in the body, or stagnation of qi and blood.
Cupping time is too long: due to improper operation, cupping time is too long, under the influence of continuous negative pressure on the local skin, it damages the skin and shows the symptoms of aggravation of skin color, and it may also cause skin infection. Therefore, it is recommended that cupping time should be strictly controlled to ensure patient safety.
Excessive coldness in the body: Excessive coldness in the body will lead to poor qi and blood circulation, and the coldness in the body will be discharged through the skin in the process of cupping, which will lead to the damage of the skin mucous membrane and the phenomenon of purple and black.
Stagnation of qi and blood: Due to overwork or emotional upset, the qi and blood in the body will be stagnated and the meridians and channels will not be able to get through, resulting in the above symptoms.
It is recommended to go to the Chinese medicine department of regular hospitals and be operated by professional doctors to ensure the safety of cupping treatment.