Moxibustion burns: wound characteristics and clinical manifestation

Joo, Hong Sil; Lee, Se Il; Sung, Kun Yong

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“…Once the temperature of the skin surface rises to 65°C, tissue damage can result in burns, although the degree of the burn varies depending on the duration of the moxibustion treatment and the patient's posttreatment condition. 1,2 The most common burn lesions were in joint areas (e.g., ankle, knee, elbow) because the most common reason for moxibustion was relief of joint pain, and because joints are considered meridian points. Because heat was transmitted directly through the skin, the moxibustion burns were mostly severe and treated with surgery.…”

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“…Burning moxa stimulates acupuncture points and the meridian system with the intention of promoting nourishing warmth. 1 2 Moxibustion effects is thought to including the thermal effect, radiation effects, and pharmacological effects of moxa. The thermal effects cause pigmentation, infection, and mainly burn complication.…”

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“…made with dried Artemisia vulgaris. Burning moxa stimulates acupuncture points and the meridian system with the intention of promoting nourishing warmth [1,2]. Moxibustion effects is thought to including the thermal effect, radiation effects and pharmacological effects of moxa.…”

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“…The moxibustion technique involves placing burning moxa material on the patient's skin, directly or indirectly. Once the temperature of the skin surface rises to 65℃, tissue damage can result in burns, although the degree of the burn varies depending on the duration of the moxibustion treatment and the patient's posttreatment condition [1,2].…”

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“…In Korea, moxibustion is regarded as an alternative medicine rather than a folk remedy because people believe in the principles of Oriental medicine (i.e., Eastern medicine or traditional Chinese medicine) such as acupuncture points or Qi. In addition, people believe that the more scarring produced, the better the effect, and that burns are not serious injuries [1]. For this reason, moxibustion was the most common source of folk remedy burns.…”

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An Etiology Report for Burns Caused by Korean Folk Remedies

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Background: In this modern era of science-based medicine, some people still accept folk remedies as an alternative form of medicine. However, misinformation and misuse of folk medicines can result in dangerous complications. Among the possible complications of folk remedy use, this study focused on the clinical characteristics of burns caused by folk remedies. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records of patients who had been treated for burns caused by folk remedies from May 2015 to April 2022. Data were collected on patients’ age and gender, type of folk remedy, reason for using the folk remedy, the severity of the burn, the number of wounds, lesion type, and type of treatment. Results: We found 59 patients with burns due to folk remedies. Most were female (76.3%) and ≥ 60 years old (72.9%). The most common type of folk remedy was moxibustion (74.6%), followed by the use of glacial acetic acid (20.3%). The reasons for using folk remedies were arthralgia relief (39%), health improvement (18.6%), and treatment of tinea pedis (11.9%). Most patients had multiple wound sites and had burns that were considered severe, requiring surgical treatment (72.9%). The majority of lesions were on the lower extremity, including the foot. Conclusion: This study described the risk of burns caused by folk remedies and the clinical characteristics of the wounds. The results emphasize the need for greater public awareness of the risk of burn injuries when using folk remedies. Keywords: burns; folk remedies; glacial acid; moxibustion

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Analysis of Geriatric Burns in a Burn Center: Behavioral and Clinical Characteristics

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Purpose: Elderly people are particularly susceptible to burn injuries due to physiological and anatomical aging processes. As the elderly population is expected to grow, the number of burn injuries among this group is also likely to increase. Researchers and health professionals must analyze the causes of geriatric burn injuries, establish targeted preventive policies, and provide education on strategies to minimize burns. Methods:To understand the epidemiological causes of burns in the elderly, we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients admitted to our burn center in Korea between January 2019 and December 2021. Of 1,082 patients admitted with burn injuries, 323 (29.9%) were aged 65 years or older and were included in further examination. Results:The elderly patients included more women (64.1%) than men (35.9%), and the causes of burns differed according to gender. Flame burns were more common among men than women, and only men experienced electrical burns. Most older people live alone (54%); accordingly, the most common place of injury for these patients was home (77%), followed by the workplace (14%), with the causes of burns differing between those locations. Sixteen patients (4.9%) started medical treatment at least 2 weeks post-injury, while 29 patients (8.9%) began burn treatment after 1 month. Scalding (55.4%) was the most common cause of burn injury. Most injuries were deep second-(35%) or third-(39%) degree burns, and the most common treatment method was surgery (64.7%). The most frequently affected areas were the legs (24%) and feet (23%). Conclusion:Through this analysis of the clinical profile of burns in the elderly, we endeavored to help establish suitable preventive policies.

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Moxibustion burns: wound characteristics and clinical manifestation

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An Etiology Report for Burns Caused by Korean Folk Remedies

An Etiology Report for Burns Caused by Korean Folk Remedies

Analysis of Geriatric Burns in a Burn Center: Behavioral and Clinical Characteristics

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