Herpes e acupuntura .pdf

<b>Title:</b> <i>Acupuncture in the Management of Herpes Zoster: Pain Reduction, Immunomodulation, and Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia</i>This article presents a comprehensive and critical review of the clinical use of acupuncture in the management of <b>herpes zoster</b> and <b>postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)</b>. The study focuses on three key domains: <b>acute pain reduction</b>, <b>immune system modulation</b>, and <b>prevention of pain chronification</b>. Based on an extensive review of randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, and neurophysiological evidence, acupuncture is shown to be an effective and safe strategy for modulating the nervous system and enhancing antiviral immune responses.Acupuncture not only reduces the severity and duration of acute herpes zoster symptoms but also plays a significant role in the prevention and treatment of PHN, one of the most challenging forms of chronic neuropathic pain. Additionally, the therapy demonstrates immunomodulatory effects, including increased CD8+ T cell activity and reduced levels of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-α.This work advocates for the integration of acupuncture into interdisciplinary treatment protocols, particularly for elderly and immunocompromised patients. The article provides clinical application models, therapeutic protocols, and a scientific framework to support evidence-based complementary medicine.