What precautions should be taken when using acupuncture needles

There are many types of acupuncture needles, and fire needle is one of them. When it is used, relevant people suggest to pay attention to the following points:
1. Fire acupuncture should not be used for blood vessels and main nerve distribution sites.
2. After acupuncture, if local flushing or swelling fails to disappear completely, you should avoid bathing to prevent infection.
3. In case of fever, fire needle should not be used.
4. Itching after the needle, do not scratch it with your hands to prevent infection.
5. Needle hole treatment: If the needling is 1-3 minutes deep, no special treatment is required. If the acupuncture is 4-5 minutes deep, apply it with sterile gauze after acupuncture, and fix it with tape for 1-2 days to prevent infection.
6. Be careful when applying fire needle on the face. "Acupuncture Dacheng·Fire Needle" says: "Fire acupuncture can be used anywhere on the human body, but it is contraindicated on the face." Small scars may be left after fire acupuncture, so in addition to treating small patches of vitiligo, moles and flat warts on the face , Generally, the face does not need fire needles.