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Evgeni Rozenfeld^1,2, Eleanora Sapoznikov Sebakhutu², Yuval Krieger³

¹Israel Defense Force, Medical Corps, Jerusalem, Israel.

Acupuncture in Medicine : Journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society

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Summary

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Dry needling of scars shows promise for reducing pain and improving scar appearance. This technique may also enhance wound healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and mechanisms.

Keywords:

acupuncture dry needling intradermal needling scar treatment “surrounding the dragon”

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Area of Science:

Integrative Medicine
Dermatology
Pain Management

Background:

Scar tissue can cause pain, limit mobility, and affect appearance.
Current treatments for scar-related symptoms have varying degrees of effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing scientific literature on the efficacy of dry needling for scar treatment.
To explore the potential physiological mechanisms behind dry needling's effects on scars.

Main Methods:

A narrative review of published scientific literature in English.
Inclusion of randomized controlled trials, case reports, and animal studies.

Main Results:

Two randomized controlled trials indicated dry needling improved scar appearance and reduced pain compared to controls.
Case reports suggested rapid pain reduction, improved mobility, and positive effects on wound healing.
Animal studies supported these findings and explored underlying physiological mechanisms.

Conclusions:

Preliminary evidence suggests dry needling, particularly the "surrounding the dragon" technique, benefits scar pain and healing.
Further high-quality research is necessary to validate efficacy, understand mechanisms, and establish treatment protocols.