Impacts of Acupuncture Therapy on Herpes Zoster: Report of 3 Cases

Ramon Hernandez Sarduy; Kevin Raul Hernandez Chinea; Lissette Irene Lopez Pena; Maridalys Hernandez Chinea; Edilberto Pena Leyva; Marte Antonio Valdes Ibargollin

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Impacts of Acupuncture Therapy on Herpes Zoster: Report of 3 Cases

Ramon Hernandez Sarduy, Kevin Raul Hernandez Chinea, Lissette Irene Lopez Pena, Maridalys Hernandez Chinea, Edilberto Pena Leyva, Marte Antonio Valdes Ibargollin

Published in International Journal of Clinical Dermatology (Volume 4, Issue 1)

Received: 5 May 2021 Accepted: 31 May 2021 Published: 30 June 2021

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Abstract

There were three cases (64, 44 and 81 years of age, all male) referred to the rehabilitation service of the Ophthalmology specialty, with the diagnosis of ophthalmic herpes zoster, due to intense pain and macular lesions, vesicles on erythematous base in the periorbital and frontal region, accompanied by intense edema. 64, 44 and 81 years old in order of appearance. Also treated, in the first instance, by dermatology with: analgesics (Dipyrone, Paracetamol), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Piroxicam), injectable B-complex vitamin therapy, physiological therapy, eye drops and saline solutions. Pain intensity was measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), at the beginning and at the end of the treatment. Acupuncture treatment for 6 to 9 sessions began on different days of the evolution of her illness. The same acupuncture treatment scheme was applied to the three patients: bilateral LI-4 (Hegu) and LI-11 (Quchi). In points on the face, the needles were placed on the healthy side: UB-2 (Zanzhu), SI-17 (Yifeng) and GB-1 (Tungtzuliao). After the first acupuncture session the pain ceased or lessened, and the blisters began to dry up. None had ocular complications and post-herpetic neuralgia did not appear after three months of finishing acupuncture therapy. The evolution was satisfactory in the 3 patients.

Published in	International Journal of Clinical Dermatology (Volume 4, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijcd.20210401.12
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, Ophthalmic Zoster, Shingles, Acupuncture Therapy, Shingles Complications, Chickenpox, Oral Antiviral Therapy

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Ramon Hernandez Sarduy, Kevin Raul Hernandez Chinea, Lissette Irene Lopez Pena, Maridalys Hernandez Chinea, Edilberto Pena Leyva, et al. Impacts of Acupuncture Therapy on Herpes Zoster: Report of 3 Cases. Int J Clin Dermatol. 2021;4(1):5-9. doi: 10.11648/j.ijcd.20210401.12

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Ramon Hernandez Sarduy

Department of Traditional and Natural Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Science University of Villa Clara, Santa Clara, Cuba
Kevin Raul Hernandez Chinea

Center of Rehabilitation Integral North Area Policlinic Placetas, Villa Clara, Cuba
Lissette Irene Lopez Pena

Department of Ophthalmology, Educational South Area Policlinic Placetas, Villa Clara, Cuba
Maridalys Hernandez Chinea

Department of Ophthalmology, Educational South Area Policlinic Placetas, Villa Clara, Cuba
Edilberto Pena Leyva

Department of Psychology, Educational South Area Policlinic, Placetas, Villa Clara, Cuba
Marte Antonio Valdes Ibargollin

Department of Psychology, Educational South Area Policlinic, Placetas, Villa Clara, Cuba

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T1  - Impacts of Acupuncture Therapy on Herpes Zoster: Report of 3 Cases
AU  - Ramon Hernandez Sarduy
AU  - Kevin Raul Hernandez Chinea
AU  - Lissette Irene Lopez Pena
AU  - Maridalys Hernandez Chinea
AU  - Edilberto Pena Leyva
AU  - Marte Antonio Valdes Ibargollin
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JO  - International Journal of Clinical Dermatology
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PB  - Science Publishing Group
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VL  - 4
IS  - 1
ER  -

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