Dermatoses caused by cultural practices

Case report of cutaneous nodule caused by Gordonia bronchialis in an immunocompetent patient after receiving acupuncture

“…The growing popularity of acupuncture has led to complications such as bleeding, hematomas, mycobacterial infection, foreign body granuloma, pneumothorax, central nervous system injury and anaphylactic shock. According to a review of 204 primary reports, 91 secondary reports of infection related to acupuncture were identified, more than 60% of which were hepatitis B . Among cutaneous infection following acupuncture, mycobacterial infection accounts for most of the cases, followed by staphylococcal infection .…”

“…However, the combination therapy regimens with more than a 1‐month treatment period were favored. There are two reports of recurrence after antibiotic therapy . The available data on antibiotic susceptibility results indicate that G. bronchialis are generally susceptible to most antimicrobial drugs .…”

“…According to a review of 204 primary reports, 91 secondary reports of infection related to acupuncture were identified, more than 60% of which were hepatitis B. 10 Among cutaneous infection following acupuncture, mycobacterial infection accounts for most of the cases, followed by staphylococcal infection. 11 Enterococcus, Pseudomonas and mucormycosis have rarely been reported to be causative agents.…”

“…There are two reports of recurrence after antibiotic therapy. 10,14 The available data on antibiotic susceptibility results indicate that G. bronchialis are generally susceptible to most antimicrobial drugs. 2,13 Removing a catheter or implants, and surgical debridement or drainage, are often accompanied by antibiotic treatment.…”

Visual Dermatology: Beyond Bruising: Cupping in a North American Context

“…The treatment results in circular or linear ecchymoses and purpura, which can be mistaken for signs of child abuse. 2 Wet cupping, a variation incorporating skin incision, may increase infection risk. 1 As many as 82% of dermatology patients use CAMTs; hence, it is important for dermatologists to recognize the associated skin morphologies.…”