Korean J Dermatol.
2013 Mar;51(3):189-191.
Three Cases of Adverse Effects Following the Acupuncture in Oriental Medical Clinic
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- 1Yonsei Star Skin & Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kyky@medimail.co.kr
Abstract
- Oriental medicine is a broad range of medical practices that are based on traditions. These traditions include various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, exercise, and dietary therapy. The views of the body place little emphasis on anatomical structures, but are mainly concerned with the identification of functional entities. Recently, most oriental doctors have expanded their range of medical treatment into a variety of aspects, and have introduced treatment remedies that include unproved methods, especially into the field of dermatology. Herein, we present 3 cases of adverse effects following the acupuncture for congenital melanocytic nevus, syringoma, and acne scar in oriental medical clinic. With the increasing popularity of acupuncture, we need to understand the current status of dermatologic treatments conducted in oriental clinics.
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