Blog · Kyla Phillips · 27 August 2024
Acupuncture
Acupuncture for skin flare-ups
Stress and skin — what we might support, and why a dermatologist still owns diagnosis.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Flares that follow a dreadful week. Itch that wrecks sleep. Infection in a patch is a medical problem.
What we can do in clinic
Treatment may help the stress-sleep-itch loop for some people. I will not take you off steroid creams your dermatologist advised.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Spreading redness, fever, or a new mole changing — GP or dermatology, not needles first.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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