“Does acupuncture cause itching?”
I am a 30 year old male. I want to know if acupuncture causes itching?
26 Answers
No usually
No, acupuncture does. not cause itching. In fact acupuncture and herbs can be used to treat itchiness from allergies or sinus conditions.
Acupuncture causes a histamine response in the body and can sometimes cause itching at the site of needle insertion. This usually goes away after a good night sleep
Possibly if you are allergic to the needle.
Yes
Some people may experience the movement of qi in their body as an itching sensation.
Increased circulation
Does acupuncture cause itching? It can! I have found in my practice as well as some of my colleagues’ usually if the patient is allergic to metals, especially nickel, itchiness can be a side effect to acupuncture. For those patients sensitive to the stainless steel or other metallic filiform needles, there are very few options for continuing acupuncture. Some have tried gold or silver needles which may be a bit more costlier, but another option is a Japanese technological needle: ceramic coated. A well known brand is Seirin, so one might ask the practitioner to try seirin ceramic-coated needles to try and avoid the itchy side effect. Check with your primary to see if acupuncture would be a healthy option for you and ask about allergy testing.
The sensations of pain and itching are both carried by the same neural networks. After acupuncture treatment, as the pain subsides, it is common for people to experience itching in the affected area. This is usually temporary and is relieved with further treatment.
Hi,
It may at the points where needles were inserted. It should go away in a few minutes.
Sincerely,
Scott Sang In Lee
It may at the points where needles were inserted. It should go away in a few minutes.
Sincerely,
Scott Sang In Lee
Generally speaking, acupuncture does not cause itching unless you are allergic to the metal used to make the needles.
Some patients can have a histamine reaction to the needles and can cause itching.
That’s a good question. If you’ve had acupuncture and have experienced some itching where the needles were inserted right after treatment, it’s due to a small amount of histamine the body might produce because of the foreign object (needle). It’s a temporary effect and should clear in an hour. Otherwise, Acupuncture is very effective at alleviating itching skin, such as in eczema.
It is possible that acupuncture can cause temporary itching, however, it is rare. Before inserting a needle, the acupuncturist cleans the area with alcohol. It is possible that alcohol induces local dryness and it might cause itching.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
As a general rule, acupuncture doesn't cause itching. Acupuncture moves energy through the meridians of the body, so it is a possibility that a sensation of itching could occur. I have practiced for years and I don't recall anyone having itching.
Acupuncture itself does not cause itching. Some people have allergies to metals which is a disorder of the immune system. This type of allergy is uncommon because we use stainless steel single use needles for acupuncture. Stainless steel is a less common allergen but it is possible for someone to be allergic to it.
Hello! Acupuncture will periodically cause slight itching after a treatment, due to the histamine response, where the tissue is regulating the inflammation and expelling toxins in your body.
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Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo
Acupuncturist
Not a common response or one I am familiar with...
The itching caused by acupuncture should only last during the appointment. When qi is activated some people feel itchy at that time, but long lasting itchiness should not be happening. I did have one case in which my patient later found out that she was highly allergic to metal. I would say that if you are still itchy after a treatment it is most likely due to a contact allergy.
itching during and immediately after acupuncture is normal. Acupuncture might produce this sensation. Acupuncture actives histamine reaction to release anti-histamine for body self-repair mechanism. The stronger the sensation, the stronger the reaction of the body is. If the itchiness lasts longer than 1 day, I suggest there is an underline problem. You need to see either your primary care doctor or a dermatologist. I hope it makes sense to you.
Acupuncture can help stop itching.
No, it won't causes itching, instead, it can treats itching.
No, but if you have an allergy to silicone you may have some itching or irritation around where the needles were placed. Some brands of needles are coated in silicone to allow for a more pain free experience. If you do have an allergy to silicone or experience any symptoms of an allergy after treatment, tell your practitioner so they can use a different brand of needles.
You may feel little tingling, achy, heavy, soreness, or even warm sensation during acupuncture. I have not heard of acupuncture being able to cause itchiness.
Yes, itch at the needle site is a very common event to experience after receiving acupuncture. The body starts to mount a mild immune response to the needle and histamine is part of that response. The itching usually resolves in an hour or two and, if it's too distracting, something like benadryl or hydrocortisone cream (both available over the counter) will help.
If you're talking about a more systemic or body wide itch post treatment, it's possible you might be allergic to the needle itself. Acupuncture needles are typically stainless steel which includes nickel and, while it isn't common, I have seen people react to the nickel in the needles.
If you're talking about a more systemic or body wide itch post treatment, it's possible you might be allergic to the needle itself. Acupuncture needles are typically stainless steel which includes nickel and, while it isn't common, I have seen people react to the nickel in the needles.
