A case of foreign body granuloma caused by 'Bong-chim' at the site of postherpetic neuralgia.

Jung Eun Seol, Gyeong Je Cho, So Hee Park, Hyojin Kim

The Australasian journal of dermatology 2020 Aug

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Foreign body granuloma is a potential adverse effect of acupuncture and usually occurs as an inflammatory reaction to foreign bodies that are accidentally or intentionally injected. This case presents a foreign body granuloma caused by honeybee acupuncture at the site of postherpetic neuralgia and highlights the need for caution and awareness of the side effects of acupuncture-related procedures. © 2020 The Australasian College of Dermatologists.

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Jung Eun Seol, Gyeong Je Cho, So Hee Park, Hyojin Kim. A case of foreign body granuloma caused by 'Bong-chim' at the site of postherpetic neuralgia. The Australasian journal of dermatology. 2020 Aug;61(3):266-268