In general, this is extremely rare. Some people are afraid of infections that could result from the needle. Again, this is extremely rare as the needles are always sterilized. Another fear about the needles is the transmission of diseases from one person to another. However, this cannot happen as long as the needles are sterilized and used only once.
Acupuncture is, in fact, an effective method of treatment for menstrual cramps.
And as we know this is a common problem with many female patients and results from a variety of reasons that are mostly hormonal imbalance. Acupuncture is known for its effectiveness in regulating the female hormones. As a result it can effectively decrease the menstrual cramps that are resulting from such imbalance. In addition, this also will help in decreasing the amount of bleeding that could also be resulting from such hormonal imbalance. Yes, acupuncture could help a lot, not only in psoriases but also many varieties of skin problems.