Tapping with plum-blossom needle combined with sulfur ointment and local irradiation for primary cutaneous amyloidosis: a case report.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250320-0005
- Author:
Fasen DENG
1
;
Xiao CHEN
1
;
Weijuan ZHENG
2
;
Ziyang HE
2
;
Xinsheng CHEN
2
Author Information
1. Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510403, Guangdong Province, China.
2. Dermatology Department, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of TCM, Guangzhou
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
XUAN Guowei;
primary cutaneous amyloidosis;
tapping with plum-blossom needle combined with sulfur ointment and local irradiation
- MeSH:
Humans;
Ointments/administration & dosage*;
Sulfur/administration & dosage*;
Skin Diseases, Genetic/radiotherapy*;
Middle Aged;
Amyloidosis, Familial/radiotherapy*;
Male;
Acupuncture Therapy/instrumentation*;
Female;
Combined Modality Therapy
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2025;45(12):1800-1802
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The paper reports one case of primary cutaneous amyloidosis (PCA) treated by tapping with plum-blossom needle combined with sulfur ointment and local irradiation. PCA in this case was manifested as generalized erythema, papules, plaques, lichenification, and severe pruritus. In treatment, tapping with plum-blossom needle was delivered at typical lesions to induce local congestion, redness, and minimal bleeding. After cleaned with sterile gauze for 10 s, 25% sulfur ointment was evenly applied, followed by local irradiation with a TDP lamp for 15 min. This session was repeated twice a week. In 1 month of treatment, the lesions turned flat and the skin was soft as the normal, with pigmentation and mild pruritus left. In 3 months of follow-up, no papules recurred, and mild pruritus presented occasionally.
