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The changing seasons have brought significant temperature differences,
and our bodies consume a lot of energy adapting to the shifting weather.
As a result, this period makes it easy for our immune system to weaken,
and one of the diseases that takes advantage of this vulnerability is shingles.
Shingles is not just a simple skin trouble but can cause extreme pain and leave depressed scars,
which can significantly impact the quality of life.
Therefore, in this article, we will introduce the main causes of shingles
and treatment methods for depressed scars caused by shingles.

Causes of Shingles

Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus,
the same virus responsible for chickenpox in childhood,
which remains dormant in the nerves and reactivates when the immune system weakens.
It commonly occurs in older adults, individuals with chronic illnesses, cancer patients,
or those experiencing extreme stress or overwork, all of which weaken the immune system.
Recently, cases have been increasing among younger people due to stress and overwork.
The initial symptoms of shingles resemble those of a cold, such as chills, fever, and fatigue.
Later, severe pain and sensory abnormalities appear on one side of the body,
followed by band-shaped rashes and blisters 4–5 days later.

Shingles Scars

The reason why depressed scars remain after shingles
is that the virus invades the nerves, causing inflammation in the skin.
If the inflammation is severe, it can damage the deeper dermis layer of the skin.
Severe blisters, ruptures, secondary bacterial infections,
or scratching due to itching can destroy skin tissue,
leading to the loss of collagen and elastic fibers, resulting in depressed scars.
Therefore, receiving proper antiviral treatment in the early stages of shingles is crucial for preventing scars.
However, if depressed scars have already formed, they are difficult to treat naturally.
As a result, medical treatments are generally required to address depressed scars caused by shingles.

Treatment Methods for Depressed Scars from Shingles

The treatment methods for depressed scars caused by shingles are as follows:

• Coratherapy: A method that breaks scar adhesions and stimulates the dermis layer to promote collagen production, helping regenerate the skin and improve depressed scars.
• Chemical peeling: A method that removes the epidermis layer of the scarred area to induce the regeneration of new skin.
• Laser treatment: Treatments like Fraxel laser or CO2 laser remove scar tissue and stimulate new collagen production to aid skin regeneration.
• Filler injections: Injecting hyaluronic acid or collagen fillers into the depressed area to fill in the hollow parts. This provides temporary effects, requiring periodic treatments.

Among these, Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic recommends Coratherapy.
Coratherapy gradually regenerates the skin from the dermis layer,
resulting in more effective and natural outcomes.

Coratherapy

Since 2006, Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic has been providing Coratherapy,
a treatment using specially designed needles.
This method breaks adhesions while stimulating the dermis layer of the skin,
encouraging the production of regenerative substances to fill in the depressed scars.
Coratherapy uses uniquely designed needles.
Unlike simple straight needles, it employs ‘L’-shaped incision needles,
allowing precise stimulation of the scar tissue to blend naturally with the surrounding normal skin.
Additionally, the treatment promotes the growth of new skin,
ensuring that the recovered scar does not sink again.

Of course, irregularly shaped and deep depressed scars, such as those caused by shingles,
may take time to fully heal.
However, with long-term care and repeated treatments,
even deep and noticeable scars can be sufficiently recovered.

If you still believe that depressed scars from shingles cannot be treated,
please feel free to visit Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic at any time.
We are always here to listen to your concerns and help alleviate them.
Thank you.