Case of head-facial herpes zoster in perimenopausal women using Zheng's cold reducing acupuncture as primary treatment.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250317-0002
- Author:
Min LI
1
;
Xiaoyu XU
2
Author Information
1. Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of CM, Harbin 150040, China.
2. Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of CM, Harbin 150040, China; Hanan Branch, Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of CM, Harbin
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
Zheng's cold reducing acupuncture;
acupuncture;
herpes zoster;
perimenopausal syndrome;
qi arrival to the affected area
- MeSH:
Humans;
Female;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Herpes Zoster/therapy*;
Middle Aged;
Perimenopause;
Acupuncture Points;
Head/virology*;
Face/virology*
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2025;45(11):1587-1590
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
This paper reports a case of head-facial herpes zoster in perimenopausal woman treated with Zheng's cold reducing acupuncture. The patient presented with a syndrome of yin deficiency and internal heat, the treatment principles focused on clearing heat and toxins, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, achieved through acupuncture. Local surrounding needling was applied around the lesions, supplemented by Zheng's cold reducing acupuncture at head and facial acupoints (including bilateral Fengchi [GB20], Tianzhu [BL10], and Shangxing [GV23], Baihui [GV20], as well as Shuaigu [GB8], Touwei [ST8] on the affected-side) and limb acupoints (including bilateral Lieque [LU7], Neiguan [PC6], Hegu [LI4], Diwuhui [GB42]). Each session lasted 20 min, administered once daily for 8 consecutive days, followed by a 3-day break. An additional session was performed post-break to consolidate efficacy, totally 9 sessions. After treatment, the herpes lesions subsided, and perimenopausal symptoms significantly improved. A 2-month follow-up revealed no residual complications, with the patient in good condition.
