What's wrong with itchy skin after cupping?

April 19, 2023
After cupping, the skin is squeezed, it will be congested with blood and a slight itching will occur which is normal.

Skin irritation caused by

After cupping, the edge of the jar will be stimulated and congested by the local jar opening, and tight itching will occur, which is a normal phenomenon. If the skin lesion (blister, redness, swelling, bruising, etc.) occurs during the cupping process due to improper operation or leaving the jar for too long, the itching will also occur when the wound is almost recovered.

Indicates the presence of wind and dampness in the body

In Chinese medicine, itching of the skin after cupping is a sign of wind and dampness in the body, which is a normal reaction to the disease, indicating that the disease is being drained out. For example, if there is pain followed by itching, it is generally considered to be fire toxicity in the body. If a wind mass (acute urticaria) appears while walking the cupping, it is due to wind evil.

Possible skin infection

Some skin lesions may occur after cupping, and the ability to resist germs will be reduced. If you do not pay attention to dryness and cleanliness, bacteria and fungi will enter with the wound and cause skin infection, so that itching of the skin may also occur.

What to pay attention to after cupping itchy skin

Do not scratch around

The skin itself is fragile after cupping, so scratching with your hands will aggravate the lesions and easily cause skin infections. Especially when there are blisters, scratching can also leave unsightly scars.

Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables

Fresh fruits and vegetables contain more minerals and vitamins, which can accelerate tissue cell repair and promote wound healing. This will shorten the duration of itchy skin.

Apply topical anti-allergy medication

If the itching is severe, you can apply some anti-allergy medication to help stop the itching. Before applying the medicine, you can clean and then disinfect with iodine topically, so that the medicine will be more effective.
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