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February 12, 2026Journal of Cosmetic DermatologyOpen Access

Foreign Body Granuloma and Infection‐Related Complications Arising From Acupoint Embedding: A Case Study and Literature Review

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XXXiazhen XuKSKaihua SongYSYang Shen

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Overview

Case study explores complications in acupuncture embedding therapy, implying the need for careful application and monitoring.

Key Points

  • The research examines complications associated with acupoint embedding therapy, specifically focusing on foreign body granulomas and infections.
  • Literature search following PRISMA guidelines in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library.
  • Keywords included thread embedding acupuncture and its adverse effects over the last decade.
  • Nine articles were included along with a 2023 case report of a granuloma.
  • Analysis of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of complications.
  • Foreign body granulomas constituted 90.91% of complications noted in the cases reviewed.
  • Treatment involved antibiotics, steroids, warm acupuncture, and radiation, with surgery being most effective for granulomas.
  • Animal-derived sutures, particularly catgut, were identified as a common cause of granulomas.

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Xu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698d6e1a5be6419ac0d537abhttps://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70718
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