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Shingles is often considered a simple skin condition,
but in reality, it is a disease that causes severe pain and significantly lowers the quality of life.
It occurs when the immune system is compromised,
and if not treated and managed properly, it can leave deep scars on the skin.
Especially during seasonal transitions, when immunity tends to weaken, the number of people experiencing shingles increases.
Initially, it may look like a simple skin trouble,
but over time, it can cause severe pain and leave scars, greatly affecting daily life.
In this article, we will discuss the main causes and development process of shingles,
as well as the principles of treating depressed scars caused by shingles through Coratherapy.

Causes of Shingles

Shingles is caused by the Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV).
If you have had chickenpox as a child,
you should be aware that this virus remains dormant in your body.
Even after recovering from chickenpox, the virus does not completely disappear
and hides in specific nerve tissues called ganglia.
This virus usually does not cause any problems,
but it becomes active when the body’s immune system is weakened.

The hallmark symptom of shingles is the appearance of small, blister-like rashes in a band-like pattern on the skin,
but in some cases, it may start with severe pain without any visible signs.
Since the virus spreads along the nerves, the pain is distinctly different from that of general skin conditions.

Treatment for Shingles

The most important aspect of treating shingles is the early administration of antiviral medications.
Using antiviral drugs like acyclovir or valacyclovir within 72 hours of onset
can suppress viral replication, alleviate pain,
and reduce the risk of complications such as postherpetic neuralgia.
At the same time, pain management with painkillers or neuralgia medications is recommended,
and nerve block injections may be administered if necessary.
Keeping the affected skin area clean and minimizing irritation can also aid in recovery.

Shingles Scars

However, shingles often causes inflammation that spreads along the nerves and affects the deeper layers of the skin,
not just the epidermis. As a result, it can impact the dermis layer.
If proper regeneration does not occur during the skin’s healing process,
it can leave depressed scars or pigmentation.
Additionally, severe pain may lead patients to scratch or irritate the skin,
further exacerbating the damage and deepening the scars.
These scars, which remain as depressed marks, do not heal naturally,
requiring medical intervention for treatment.
While there are various methods such as lasers and fillers,
in Korean Medicine, Coratherapy is recommended for fundamental treatment.

Coratherapy

Among these, Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic’s Coratherapy, which began in 2006,
uses specially designed needles for treatment.
This therapy breaks adhesions while stimulating the dermis of the skin,
encouraging the filling of regenerative substances to treat depressed scars.
Coratherapy uses specially designed needles for the procedure.
Instead of simple straight needles, it employs ‘L’-shaped incision needles,
allowing precise stimulation of the scars as if sculpting them,
so that the treated area blends more naturally with the surrounding healthy skin.
Additionally, this treatment promotes the growth of new skin,
ensuring that the recovered scars do not sink again.

However, a single session of Coratherapy is not enough to completely treat scars.
The treatment plan and the number of sessions required depend on the condition and depth of the scars.
Therefore, it is important to consult with an experienced Doctor
to develop a personalized treatment plan that suits your condition.

If you are concerned about scars caused by shingles,
please feel free to contact us anytime.
Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic, with 20 years of experience treating over 80,000 scars,
is always here waiting for you.