Why Do I Feel Itchy After Cupping?
After cupping, some people may have allergic reactions to the material of the cups, which can cause skin itching. At the same time, the mouth of the cup may stimulate or congest the skin, and it is also prone to tight itching. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon, generally does not require treatment, and can disappear in about two days. If the itching symptoms persist and symptoms such as redness, swelling, and blisters appear, you should promptly go to the hospital for treatment and apply topical medication.
After cupping, the edges may experience tightening and itching due to local stimulation and congestion of the cup mouth, which is a normal phenomenon. Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that there is wind evil and dampness, and pain before itching indicates that there is fire poison in the body. There is no need to panic when encountering skin itching, as it is an inevitable phenomenon of disease gas excretion. With continuous treatment and persistence for a period of time, the reaction will naturally disappear. It generally does not last long, with some lasting 1-2 days, and severe cases taking about 1-2 weeks. However, some allergies are caused by the material of the cups, mostly porcelain or bamboo cups, especially bamboo medicine cups. Due to the fumigation of the medicine, some patients may experience allergic reactions. Ordinary glass tubes do not usually cause allergic reactions, but if the cup mouth is too hot or the cupping is done for too long, it can lead to poor local blood circulation, resulting in redness, swelling, blisters, and even ulceration. If the skin itching persists, you can seek medical attention. After cupping, the imprint of the fire cup will usually fade in 3-5 days, and many people will feel itchy on the second day, which is normal. This is the process of repairing damaged tissues at the end of the nerve endings, so there is no need to worry. If the symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist and use some topical medication.
