The red rash and itching of moxibustion may be caused by skin allergy, and the time of disappearance is not fixed, after active treatment, it may gradually disappear in about 5-7 days.
In the process of moxibustion, if the patient is sensitive to the mugwort, an allergic reaction may occur, and the patient’s local skin will appear red rash, and accompanied by obvious itching symptoms.
At this time you need to stop moxibustion in time, the use of anti-allergy medication, such as local application of glycerite lotion, compound dexamethasone acetate cream, etc. to relieve itching, with oral loratadine tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, vitamin C tablets and other drugs in severe cases.
Generally speaking, after strictly following the doctor’s instructions, 3-5 no symptoms can be relieved, and the time for the rash to subside is about 5-7 days. To summarize, it is recommended that patients consult a doctor in a timely manner, strictly comply with the doctor’s instructions for treatment, and not indiscriminate use of drugs in order to avoid adverse consequences.