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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2025

Exploring the potential of acupuncture as a complementary therapy for post-COVID skin hyperpigmentation: a case report.

Yuan Xue, Xingyao Li, Yingying Duan, Qi Gao, Yanhong Zhao, Xili Wu, Zhongheng Wu

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Yuan XueDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Xingyao LiDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Yingying DuanDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Qi GaoDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Yanhong ZhaoDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Xili WuDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Zhongheng WuDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.

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Abstract

Background: Post-COVID sequelae include skin abnormalities with nonspecific characteristics, making disease-specific diagnosis challenging. Conventional treatment primarily relies on modern medical approaches, and the potential of complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, remains underexplored. Case report: This case describes a patient who developed abnormal skin pigmentation following a COVID-19 infection and was initially diagnosed with five different conditions. After a prolonged period of unsuccessful treatment with conventional medicine, the patient received complementary therapy, leading to significant symptom improvement. Conclusion: Complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, may prove beneficial in treating skin conditions that lack a definitive diagnosis, as demonstrated in this case.

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acupuncturecasecomplementary therapiesCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus

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