The Effect of a Stellate Ganglion Block on Acne Vulgaris: A case report.
10.4097/kjae.2001.41.4.500
- Author:
Jae Gun PARK
1
;
Doo Cheon CHA
;
Sung Keun LEE
;
Young Deog CHA
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, Shinra Neuro-Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, Daegu, Korea Pain Clinic, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
stellate ganglion block;
acne
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris*;
Bacteria;
Brain;
Hair Follicle;
Homeostasis;
Pain Clinics;
Pineal Gland;
Sebaceous Glands;
Stellate Ganglion*
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2001;41(4):500-502
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A stellate ganglion block is frequently used in the pain clinic. It has been known that a stellate ganglion block maintains the homeostasis of hormones by improvement of blood supply to the brain. Therefore it has a systemic effect as well as a regional effect. Androgen, the sebaceous gland, hair follicle and bacteria are involved in pathogenesis of acne. The background for the treatment of acne with a stellate ganglion block can be related to the increase of blood supply to the face and the effect on the pineal gland. We administered a stellate ganglion block for the treatment of acne and had good results. From our experience, we consider a stellate ganglion block as the one of the effective treatment of acne.
