Can I use cupping to treat acne on my back?

As we all know, cupping is a physical therapy in traditional Chinese medicine. It can not only help people get rid of fatigue, but also help people maintain good health and treat some diseases. Especially for those who engage in physical labor for a long time, although they cannot cupping every day, the effect of cupping occasionally is also very good. So the question is, if some people have acne on their backs, can they use cupping?

Is cupping useful for back acne?

It's no use.

Cupping is a method of creating negative pressure, adsorbing to specific acupuncture points or parts, and drawing out the wind, cold, dampness and heat in the human body. The root cause of acne on the back is the unbalanced water and oil secretion of the back skin, which leads to insufficient oil and excessive oil secretion. Therefore, for people with acne on the back, cupping has no practical effect.

I have acne on my back and my skin is scratched so I can't cupping

If you want to use cupping to remove moisture from your body, you must avoid touching broken pimples. You should not cupping near broken pimples to avoid infection and bacterial invasion.

Do not use cupping if the skin on the back is itchy or peeling

If the acne on the back caused by fungal infection is even more itchy, soy is contagious. For the safety of yourself and others, it is best not to cupping to avoid delaying the disease. If you have acne on your back and it is itchy, you need to consult a doctor to find out the cause.

For back acne cupping, choose a regular one

1. Do not seek cupping treatment from someone without a medical license. You cannot use your body as a test bed for others to practice on.

2. The cupping method in some institutions is unhygienic. If blood blisters are pulled out, cross infection may occur and lead to AIDS infection (if blood blisters are pulled out from AIDS patients, items contaminated by HIV will be contagious for at least 3 days).

3. If the cupping method is incorrect, it may cause burns to the skin. In addition, if the position is incorrect, cupping injuries may also occur.