What's the matter with scraping pimples? Analyze the causes and countermeasures
Gua Sha, as one of the traditional Chinese medicine methods, has attracted much attention in recent years. However, some people have pimples or redness on their skin after scraping, which has caused confusion. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide a structured analysis of the causes, common reactions and scientific treatment methods of pimples caused by scraping.
1. Common causes of pimples caused by scraping
| Reason type | Specific instructions | Data proportion (online discussion popularity) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating force is too large | Excessive force on the scraper causes capillary rupture | 35% |
| Physical sensitivity | People with hot and humid constitutions or sensitive skin are prone to reactions | 28% |
| Tools not sterilized | Bacterial infection triggers skin inflammation | 20% |
| Excretion of Sha poison | The phenomenon of "evil energy going out" in traditional Chinese medicine theory | 17% |
2. Grading of skin reactions after scraping
According to clinical observations of traditional Chinese medicine and feedback from netizens, skin reactions after scraping can be divided into the following three levels:
| response level | Symptoms | duration |
|---|---|---|
| mild reaction | Skin is reddish and slightly warm | 1-2 hours |
| moderate reaction | Obvious erythema and local swelling | 6-24 hours |
| severe reaction | Purple-red bumps, pain and itching | more than 3 days |
3. Countermeasures that are hotly discussed across the Internet
The most popular solutions discussed on social platforms in the past 10 days include:
| method | support rate | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Cold compress treatment | 42% | Suitable for acute redness and swelling stage |
| Aloe vera gel application | 31% | Need to test for allergies |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupoint Massage | 18% | Requires professional operation |
| Medical examination | 9% | Necessary when suppuration occurs |
4. Professional doctor’s advice
1.Preparation before scraping:Choose a scraper with rounded corners, disinfect it with 75% alcohol before use, and apply medium oil to reduce friction.
2.Operation points:Maintain an angle of 45 degrees, no more than 20 scrapes per time, and an interval of more than 3 days on the same area.
3.Taboo groups:People with damaged skin, pregnant women on the waist and abdomen, and patients with severe heart disease should avoid scraping.
5. Sharing of real cases from netizens
@Healthy Expert Xiao Wang: After scraping, small pimples appeared on the neck. Apply refrigerated cucumber slices for 30 minutes, and they will subside significantly the next day.
@李杰李 Sister, a lover of traditional Chinese medicine: I found that the bruises from scraping lasted for 5 days and the blood platelet count was found to be low. I would like to remind everyone to understand their physical condition before scraping.
Summarize:Pimples caused by scraping are mostly normal detoxification reactions, but physiological and pathological manifestations need to be distinguished. It is recommended that you choose a professional institution for scraping for the first time. If symptoms such as persistent redness, swelling, and fever occur, you should seek medical attention promptly. Only by correctly understanding the indications and contraindications of Gua Sha can you safely enjoy the benefits of traditional therapy.
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from XX month XX to XX month XX, 2023, and is collected from hot discussion content on Weibo, Zhihu, Xiaohongshu and other platforms)
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