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Shingles is a condition that can easily occur when immunity is weakened.
It not only causes pain but can also leave scars, which many people worry about.
Especially, scars on the face can significantly affect one’s appearance, leading many to experience stress.
Shingles typically causes blisters in a band-like pattern along the nerves,
and the scars from these blisters form in the same areas,
resulting in large, irregularly shaped scars that may appear in multiple spots at once.
So, is it impossible to treat these scars?
Not at all.
With Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic’s Coratherapy, it is entirely possible to treat sunken scars caused by shingles.
Today, we will discuss the golden time for treating scars caused by shingles,
what Coratherapy is, and the effects of Coratherapy.

Golden Time for Shingles Scar Treatment

First, what are the characteristics of shingles scars?
Shingles causes blisters that burst and scab over,
and during this process, the skin tissue gets damaged, leaving sunken scars.
These scars are often difficult to heal naturally over time because the dermal layer is damaged.
Therefore, medical intervention is necessary for treating sunken scars caused by shingles.
There is also a golden time for this treatment.
The golden time for treating shingles scars can be divided into three periods.

First, right after the onset of shingles, during the acute phase, managing the shingles itself is more important than treatment.
Using antiviral medications like acyclovir or valacyclovir within 72 hours of onset
can suppress the virus’s replication, alleviate pain,
and reduce the risk of complications such as postherpetic neuralgia.
Proper management during this time can help alleviate shingles symptoms and prevent scars from forming.

Next is 2 to 4 weeks after the scabs have completely fallen off.
Shingles scar treatment does not begin immediately after the scabs fall off,
but usually starts about 2 to 4 weeks later, after the skin has gone through its initial healing process.
This is because the inflammatory response in the skin needs to stabilize, and new skin needs to settle to maximize the effectiveness of scar treatment.

The optimal period is within 3 to 6 months after the onset of shingles.
This is the golden time for scar treatment.
During this period, collagen regeneration is active, resulting in better treatment outcomes.
After 6 months, the adhesion within the sunken scars becomes fixed, making treatment slower,
so it is crucial not to miss this period.

What is Coratherapy?

Then, what treatment is suitable during the golden time for treating sunken scars caused by shingles?
At Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic, we recommend Coratherapy.
Coratherapy, first developed in 2006 at Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic,
is a traditional Korean medicine procedure that helps regenerate skin in sunken scar areas.
Using specially designed fine needles, it provides micro-stimulation to the skin,
breaking the adhesion in the tissue beneath the skin to create space for new skin to naturally regenerate.
It stimulates the dermal layer to induce the production of regenerative substances.
These regenerative substances gather to regenerate the skin, allowing the sunken scars to
recover and rise to the same level as the surrounding normal skin.
The treatment is tailored to the shape of the scar,
and since regeneration occurs from the dermal layer through the skin’s regenerative power,
Coratherapy can effectively treat irregularly shaped and deep sunken scars caused by shingles.
We will now share an actual treatment case to demonstrate its effectiveness.

Actual Treatment Effects of Coratherapy

Case :: Sunken scars caused by shingles

History :: Scars only 3 months old with no prior treatment experience

Report :: 5 sessions of Coratherapy conducted

Today’s case involves a patient who had sunken scars on their forehead
after suffering from shingles 3 months ago.
The patient had no prior treatment experience and was increasingly concerned
as the scars appeared to deepen over time.
Treatment began at the golden time for scar treatment, 3 months after the onset of shingles.
Fortunately, the patient had only one scar, which was neatly round in shape,
so a total of 5 Coratherapy sessions were planned and conducted.

Before treatment, the scar area was visibly sunken, with a distinct boundary from the surrounding skin.
However, after the third session, the depth of the scar significantly reduced,
and the skin tone gradually became more even.

After completing the final fifth session,
the scar area was almost unnoticeable,
and the patient was very satisfied with the results.

This case demonstrates that scars respond better to early treatment.
Therefore, it is important not to delay treatment when sunken scars appear.
If you are worried about scars, do not hesitate to consult a professional
and receive appropriate treatment.
Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic’s Coratherapy has helped many people regain their confidence.
If you have any further questions about scar treatment, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.