In general, forehead cupping gua sha black purple may be caused by cupping too long, wind and cold attack, qi and blood stagnation and so on.
1. Cupping time is too long: If the cupping time is too long, the forehead skin may be damaged, which will lead to the appearance of purple-black gua sha marks after cupping. This situation does not need to worry too much, pay attention to rest can, after a period of time can be self recovery, without special treatment.
2. Wind-cold invasion: wind-cold invasion of the forehead area, resulting in the forehead part of the meridians do not pass, causing cold and damp stagnation, cupping may appear after the black purple Gua Sha marks. Generally under the guidance of the doctor through fumigation, warm compresses and other physical therapy for treatment, usually pay attention to keep warm, avoid prolonged cold and damp environment.
3. Qi and blood stagnation: Due to poor circulation of blood in the forehead area, local blood stasis, after cupping will be Gua Sha black purple. Generally, medication can be used under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.
If there are uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not operate the cupping on your own, so as not to operate improperly and cause damage to the organism.