Cupping for Pimples (Acne)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acne is usually caused by heat, dampness, and stagnation. Wet cupping, in particular, is used for pimples because it can remove heat and stagnation. It has been theorized that wet cupping has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which may be a reason it can be helpful for some skin conditions.
Several small studies and reports for wet cupping alone or in combination with other therapies have been successful in treating acne, particularly for inflammatory and cystic acne. In TCM, it is prevalent to combine cupping with other modalities such as acupuncture or herbal medicine.
A meta-analysis of wet cupping concluded that cupping alone or combined with herbal interventions is more effective than herbal interventions alone. Cupping combined with acupuncture was found to have a trend toward being more effective than acupuncture alone. For example, in a small, uncontrolled trial of wet cupping combined with an herbal face mask, most patients saw significant improvement. Another study that examined wet cupping found that 10 of 11 people with acne had improvement in their symptoms. Cupping also significantly reduced serum IgE and IL-2 levels in these patients and significantly increased serum C3 levels.
These studies show the promising effects of cupping as an adjunctive treatment for acne, though further studies are needed.
Where is Cupping Done for Acne?
Cups are placed on different parts of the body for various conditions. For example, the cups are often placed on the upper part of the chest with chest congestion, but for back pain, they would be done on the back.
When treating inflammatory conditions, such as acne, the goal is to remove heat and toxins. This is generally done through cupping on the back. Even if the acne is on the face or chest, it is often done on the back.
How Does Cupping Work?
According to Chinese medicine, cupping helps to stimulate the circulation of qi and blood and remove heat toxins from the body. We don’t know everything about how cupping works yet, but some researchers are starting to piece it together. Wet cupping has been shown to have an antioxidant effect and may also have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Is Cupping Safe for Acne?
Cupping is safe mainly for treating acne. Cupping will leave bruises on the areas around the cups. Anemia has been reported as a side effect of wet cupping, so caution should not be treated excessively.
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