Coin lichen

A condition characterized by clearly circumscribed red macules that often heal from the center (Chinese coins traditionally had holes in them), sometimes with papules, vesicles, or pustules at the periphery which crust and scale. It may be observed on the face, neck, trunk, or limbs.

Biomedical correspondence: tinea corporis.

Medicinal therapy: Treat by topical application of 3gof borax blended with 100 ml of vinegar.

Acumoxatherapy: Base treatment mainly on SP, ST, and LI. Needle with even supplementation and drainage at ST-36 (Leg Three Lǐ, 足三里 zú sān lǐ), SP-6 (Three Yīn Intersection, 三阴交 sān yīn jiāo), SP-9 (Yīn Mound Spring, 阴陵泉 yīn líng quán), and KI-2 (Blazing Valley, 然谷 rán gǔ), and with drainage at LI-4 (Union Valley, 合谷 hé gǔ), and LI-11 (Pool at the Bend, 曲池 qū chí). Apply moxa at ouch points (阿是穴 ā shì xué).