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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2001;41(4):500-502.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2001.41.4.500   
The Effect of a Stellate Ganglion Block on Acne Vulgaris: A case report.
Jae Gun Park, Doo Cheon Cha, Sung Keun Lee, Young Deog Cha
1Department of Anesthesiology, Shinra Neuro-Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, Daegu, Korea Pain Clinic, Korea.
2Department of Anesthesiology, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
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.
Key Words: stellate ganglion block; acne


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