Red Skin Eruptions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different red skin eruptions patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Red skin eruptions, commonly known as red skin lesions, rashes, or red skin, are a group of conditions characterized by red, inflamed, and often itchy patches on the skin. These eruptions can vary in size, shape, and intensity and may appear anywhere on the body.
They can be indicative of various underlying issues, ranging from allergic reactions to systemic diseases. Identifying the specific type and cause of these eruptions is crucial for effective treatment and management.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), red skin eruptions are often seen as manifestations of internal disharmonies, such as imbalances in Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, and Yang.
TCM attributes these conditions to factors like Heat, Dampness, Wind, and Blood Stagnation. The approach in TCM is holistic, focusing on restoring balance and harmony within the body through a combination of herbal medicine, acupuncture, and lifestyle modifications, rather than just treating the symptoms.
TCM Patterns for Red Skin Eruptions
Heat
Causes: Red skin eruptions, Red skin rashes
Heat in the Blood
Red skin eruptions
Along with: Feeling of heat, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Toxic-Heat
Red skin eruptions
Along with: Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule, Sore throat, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Prostate swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
Red skin eruptions
Along with: Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Sore throat, Throat pain, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Prostate swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Excess-Heat
Red skin rashes
Along with: Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Irritability, Thirst, Arthritis, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Lupus
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Red skin eruptions
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue, Irritability
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Red skin eruptions
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Red skin eruptions
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue, Irritability
Blood Deficiency
Causes: Rash
Blood Deficiency with External Wind
Rash
Along with: Eczema, Red skin eruptions, Urticaria, Neurodermatitis, Ichthyosis, Psoriasis, Measles, Contact dermatitis, Itchy skin, Hair loss, Carbuncles, Boils, Drug rash, Skin dryness, Itching worsen at nights, Flaking skin
Wind
Causes: Rash
Blood Deficiency with External Wind
Rash
Along with: Eczema, Red skin eruptions, Urticaria, Neurodermatitis, Ichthyosis, Psoriasis, Measles, Contact dermatitis, Itchy skin, Hair loss, Carbuncles, Boils, Drug rash, Skin dryness, Itching worsen at nights, Flaking skin
Herbal Formulas for Red Skin Eruptions
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address red skin eruptions
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever...
Dang Gui Yin Zi
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Moistens Dryness
- Clears Heat
- Dispels Wind
- Relieves itching
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency with External Wind
How it manifests:
Rash
Accompanying symptoms:
Eczema, Red skin eruptions, Urticaria, Neurodermatitis, Ichthyosis, Psoriasis...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system
- Removes Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Excess-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin rashes
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Irritability, Thirst...
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
- Stabilizes the menses
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Shi Hui San
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Blood and
- Stops bleeding
- Clears Heat and drains Fire
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Bai He Di Huang Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens the Lungs
- Enriches the Body Fluids
- Clears Heat and cools the Blood
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Nutritive level Heat
- Relieves Fire Toxin
- Removes Heat
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Empty Heat
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
- Stops bleeding
- Supplies Body Fluids
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Yin Qiao San
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind Heat
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Sang Ju Yin
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Stops coughing by invigorating Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Bai Hu Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Drains Stomach Fire
- Generates fluids
- Alleviates thirst
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxin
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Sore throat, Throat pain, Eczema...
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Spreads Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
- Unblocks the orifices (specifically the nose)
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Sore throat, Throat pain, Eczema...
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and transforms turbidity
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Shi Wei Bai Du San
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind and transforms Dampness
- Clears Toxic Heat
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Reduces swelling
- Induces ulceration
- Moves the Blood and dispels stasis
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Zi Dang Gao
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and cools the Blood
- Resolves toxicity
- Moistens Dryness
- Relieves pain and itching
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Er Qing Gao
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Disperses swelling
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Bing Peng San
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Dispels putrescence
- Reduces swellings and relieves pain
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Clears Wind-Heat
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Addresses these red skin eruptions patterns:
Main Actions
- Clear Heat by releasing the Exterior
- Clears the Toxic-Heat
Addresses These Red Skin Eruptions Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Red skin eruptions
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...