Korean J Anesthesiol.
2001 Oct;41(4):500-502. 10.4097/kjae.2001.41.4.500.
The Effect of a Stellate Ganglion Block on Acne Vulgaris: A case report
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology, Shinra Neuro-Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, Daegu, Korea Pain Clinic, Korea.
- 2Department of Anesthesiology, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
- KMID: 2240020
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2001.41.4.500
Abstract
- A stellate ganglion block is frequently used in the pain clinic. It has been known that a stellate ganglion block maintains the homeostasis of hormones by improvement of blood supply to the brain. Therefore it has a systemic effect as well as a regional effect. Androgen, the sebaceous gland, hair follicle and bacteria are involved in pathogenesis of acne. The background for the treatment of acne with a stellate ganglion block can be related to the increase of blood supply to the face and the effect on the pineal gland. We administered a stellate ganglion block for the treatment of acne and had good results. From our experience, we consider a stellate ganglion block as the one of the effective treatment of acne.
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