文档介绍：Acupuncture in Dermatology
EMIL ILIEV, MD
cupuncture [from Latin acus (needle) and punc- Y Auricle acupuncture: The auricle is very richly inner-
tio (puncture)] is a part of traditional Chinese vated (Fig 2). The 130 points on the auricle evoke
medicine and is arousing considerable interest various changes in the functions of the human body.
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in modern medicine. During the last 30 years, acu- Auricle acupuncture is also very useful for rapid and
puncture and related techniques have been introduced unusually correct diagnosis, which is done by find-
and put into practice in different regions of the world ing the pain sensitivity on the part of the auricle,
by most medical specialties, including dermatology. corresponding to the an or the system
Interest is because of several factors: first, every physi- of anism.
cian is constantly looking for new methods to treat Y Electroacupuncture: Electroacupuncture consists of
patients as the therapeutic possibilities of modern phar- electric stimulation using a light electric current with
maceutical science and industry are limited, and sec- different frequencies. This is applied to the needles
ond, many modern drugs may have severe side effects. influencing the skin and underlying tissues in the
In addition, the excitement of patients toward acupunc- region of the acupuncture point.
ture and related techniques is very great with the pref- Y Electropuncture: The effect is rendered directly with
erence of undergoing therapy that may be free of side electric current by means of electrodes inserted into
effects. The full denial of acupuncture, as indicated by a
the acupuncture point. Here the effect is more super-
great many physicians is unfounded. The two medical
pared to electroacupuncture.
systems—traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and
Y Moxibustion: Cones are placed on the acupuncture
Western medicine—are not contraindicatory; to the
point wormwood or the wormwood cigar is held at
contrar