There is no strict regulation on how long you can take a bath after cupping, but it is generally recommended to wait for 6 hours for the sweat pores of the skin to close before taking a bath.
Cupping belongs to the external therapeutic method of traditional Chinese medicine, through the negative pressure effect on the local skin adsorption, improve the circulation of qi and blood meridians, so as to play the role of blood circulation, warming the meridians. Due to the skin follicles in the relaxation state after cupping, and some people’s skin surface residual sweat, in order to avoid the cold attack, should not take a bath immediately.
It is recommended to wait for the sweat to disappear after cupping, and then consider taking a bath after the sweat holes are closed, and cold water can not be used to take a bath; if there are blisters, bleeding and other skin lesions after cupping, it is necessary to go to the hospital in a timely manner for proper treatment.
Cupping must go to the regular hospital by a professional physician to avoid improper operation caused by adverse reactions, and pay attention to the post-cupping care. Cupping should not be performed on broken skin.