The Effect of a Stellate Ganglion Block on Acne Vulgaris: A case report / 대한마취과학회지
Jae-Gun PARK; Doo-Cheon CHA; Sung-Keun LEE; Young-Deog CHA.
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
; : 500-502, 2001.
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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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