Acupuncture for Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) The lifetime incidence of shingles is about 10-20%, and this rises with advancing age, with more than 60% of patients affected by the disease being more than 50 years of age. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications following herpes zoster. PHN may occur shortly after the acute attack of shingles, or develop weeks to months following the shingles attack. It causes chronic pain that can persists over months to years. Acupuncture has been confirmed as an effective and safe treatment for PHN. It could reduce pain and discomfort among patients with PHN. 带状疱疹后遗痛大多都是病久不愈, 孙医师独特的中医针灸疗法实用高效，曾治愈过不少这样的患者。 Give us a call today to set up an appointment!