Abstract
Scald injuries are particularly seen in children and can be serious. if not treated promptly. The present study summarizes the work by the author on a group of 100 scald injury patients. treated using HeNe laser acupuncture on the points Tausanli, Tachii, Hoku, Chichik, Waikuan, Waichung, Hsuekhai, and Yanglingchuan, and scanning noncontact LLLT over the scald area, The success rates were as follows: recovercd-87%; improvcd-9%; no change-4%, Acupuncture was carried out for 3-4 min : and scanning for 5-10 min per treatment, once per day, 5 days per course. Fresh scalds healed quickly after one course, with two courses sufficient for the remainder. Most injuries healed well with no scar. Minor scarring occurred in three patients only. HeNe lascr acupuncture and LLLT offer the physician a noninvasive and effective way to deal with scald injuries.
