Koebner phenomenon induced by cupping therapy in the unstable stage of psoriasis: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Tang ◽  
Yongmei Liao ◽  
Jixiang Xu ◽  
Changqiang Li
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 2050313X1985035
Author(s):  
Farah Kassam ◽  
Sabrina Nurmohamed ◽  
Richard M Haber

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is the most common form of cutaneous vasculitis. It is a neutrophilic small vessel vasculitis resulting from the deposition of circulating immune complexes. Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a systemic type of leukocytoclastic vasculitis, characterized by immunoglobulin A-mediated blood vessel injury. We present a case of Henoch-Schonlein purpura in an adult female manifesting with a vasculitic rash with Koebner phenomenon.


2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reid Vender ◽  
Ronald Vender

Background Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine used to heal psoriasis. The Koebner phenomenon is the occurrence of psoriatic lesions at the site of cutaneous injury. Objective To describe the first case of biopsy-proven cupping-induced localized psoriasis, an example of the Koebner phenomenon. Methods The histopathology of the lesions is described. A brief review of the literature regarding cupping therapy and its efficacy are discussed. Results A 45-year-old Asian male presented himself to the dermatology clinic for further treatment of his psoriasis. Four unusually circular plaques on the lower back were discovered. Pathologic diagnosis revealed an early lesion of psoriasis. on further inquiry, the patient admitted to undergoing a recent ‘'cupping'’ procedure in an attempt to cure his condition. Conclusion The efficacy of cupping therapy is controversial, and psoriatic patients may develop localized psoriasis through koebnerization as a result of cupping therapy rather than achieve desirable therapeutic benefits.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Hyung Kim ◽  
Tae-Hun Kim ◽  
Min Hwangbo ◽  
Gi Young Yang

A case is reported of skin pigmentation and associated anemia resulting from persistently repeated cupping therapies performed by an unqualified practitioner in South Korea. Almost 30 sessions of excessive cupping therapies with blood loss over two months yielded little benefit but led the patient to admit a hospital and receive blood transfusion for acquired iron deficiency anemia. Skin pigmentation on the cupping-attached region remained without any subjective discomfort. We suggest the importance of qualified health professionals when receiving cupping treatments.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 4259-4264
Author(s):  
Anita A. Patil

Low back pain has become a common problem in all generations of people. Low back pain can be corre-lated with Katigraha concept in Ayurveda. Katigraha is a Vedanapradhana vyadhi. Patient feels pain and stiffness in the lumbar region, which hampers normal activities of person. The main culprit for this is our lifestyle, stress and faulty food habits. A 27 years old male, who is a driver presented with complaints of low backache, stiffness, tenderness, restriction in movements of Kati i.e., forward bending and backward bending since 6 months. He had taken Allopathy medications, but result was unsatisfactory. This case was diagnosed as Katigraha and was treated with Raktamokshana by cupping therapy. 3 sittings of cupping therapy were conducted at the interval of 7 days. The result of the treatment was encouraging; Hence, study concluded that Katigraha can be managed with Cupping therapy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 246-248
Author(s):  
Miguel Alpalhão ◽  
Joana Antunes ◽  
Luís Soares-Almeida ◽  
Paulo Filipe

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