5　Contraindication

Scalp acupuncture should not be used in the following cases.

5.1　Infants whose fontanel and seams of the skull are not closed.

5.2　Patients who have skull defects，open brain injury，severe inflammation，ulcers or scars.

5.3　Patients who are suffering from severe heart disease，diabetes，anemia，acute inflammation or cardiac failure.

5.4　Patients who are suffering from stroke should be treated only after their blood pressure and disease conditions were stable.