Skin Dryness in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different skin dryness patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Skin dryness, or xeroderma, is a condition where the skin loses moisture, resulting in a dry, rough texture that often leads to flaking, itching, and irritation. Environmental factors such as cold weather, low humidity, and excessive washing without proper moisturization can exacerbate this condition. For some, dry skin is a temporary issue, while for others, it may be a chronic concern requiring ongoing management. Understanding the underlying causes of skin dryness is essential for effective treatment and prevention.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets skin dryness as an indication of underlying imbalances within the body's internal systems. TCM practitioners believe that skin health reflects the state of the body’s Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, and Yang balance.
Addressing skin dryness involves more than just external treatments; it necessitates identifying and correcting the disharmonies causing the condition, such as Blood Deficiency or internal dryness, through a holistic approach encompassing diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies.
TCM Patterns for Skin Dryness
Blood Deficiency
Causes: Dry skin
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Blood Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Blood Deficiency with External Wind
Dry skin
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
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Tingling of limbs, Limb numbness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Withered and brittle nails
Liver Blood Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Dizziness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Amenorrhea, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Vivid dreaming
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Dryness
Causes: Dry skin, Dry Skin
Dry-Cold
Dry skin
Along with: Fever, Headaches, Aversion to cold, Skin dryness, Lack of sweating, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Coughing, Scanty sputum
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
Dry Skin
Along with: Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Aversion to cold, Dry mouth
Dry-Wind
Dry skin
Along with: Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Dry cough, Sore throat, Dry tongue
Lung Dryness
Dry skin
Along with: Dry cough, Dry throat, Skin dryness, Hoarse voice, Thirst
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Dry skin
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Withered and brittle nails, Vaginal dryness, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Liver Yin Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes, Night blindness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull pale complexion, Flushed cheekbones, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Night sweats, Vivid dreaming, Afternoon fever, Hot palms and soles, Preference for sipping
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Qi Deficiency
Causes: Dry skin
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Blood Stasis
Causes: Dry skin
Liver Blood Stagnation
Dry skin
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Dark menstrual clots, Infertility, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Purple lips, Purple face, Skin dryness, Petechiae
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction
Wind
Causes: Dry skin
Blood Deficiency with External Wind
Dry skin
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
Dry-Wind
Dry skin
Along with: Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Dry cough, Sore throat, Dry tongue
Essence Deficiency
Causes: Dry skin
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Body Fluids Deficiency
Causes: Dry skin
Body Fluids Deficiency
Dry skin
Along with: Skin dryness, Dry mouth, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue, Dry throat, Dry stools
Cold
Causes: Dry skin
Dry-Cold
Dry skin
Along with: Fever, Headaches, Aversion to cold, Skin dryness, Lack of sweating, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Coughing, Scanty sputum
Heat
Causes: Dry Skin
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
Dry Skin
Along with: Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Aversion to cold, Dry mouth
Dampness
Causes: Dry skin
Lung Dryness
Dry skin
Along with: Dry cough, Dry throat, Skin dryness, Hoarse voice, Thirst
Herbal Formulas for Skin Dryness
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address skin dryness
Xing Su San
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Dry-Cold
- Disseminates the Lung Qi and relieves cough
- Transforms thin mucus
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Body Fluids Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin dryness, Dry mouth, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue...
Dry-Cold
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Headaches, Aversion to cold, Skin dryness, Lack of sweating, Dry mouth...
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Dry Skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose...
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin
- Moistens the Lung
- Transfers Phlegm
- Clears Heat
- Reliefs Cough
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Body Fluids Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin dryness, Dry mouth, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue...
Lung Dryness
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dry cough, Dry throat, Skin dryness, Hoarse voice, Thirst
Sang Xing Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears and disperses Dryness
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Dry Skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose...
Dry-Wind
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry mouth, Dry throat...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears dryness
- Moistens the Lungs
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Dry Skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Warms Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Dang Gui Yin Zi
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Moistens Dryness
- Clears Heat
- Dispels Wind
- Relieves itching
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency with External Wind
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Eczema, Red skin eruptions, Urticaria, Neurodermatitis, Ichthyosis, Psoriasis...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and regulates the Blood
- Nourishes the Liver Yin
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Tong Ru Dan
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi and Blood
- Removes Stagnation from the breast connecting Meridians
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Ba Zhen Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and augments Qi
- Tonifies and augments Blood
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Restores the pulse
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi
- Generates Blood
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Zeng Ye Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Essence
- Lubricates Dryness
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Body Fluids Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin dryness, Dry mouth, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Preserves the Blood
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Mind
- Calms the Liver
- Anchors the yang
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from Deficiency
- Alleviates steaming bone disorder
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Eases pain
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Ren Shen Zi Xie Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the Yang
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood and augments the Yin
- Moderates painful spasms
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Gui Shao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these skin dryness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Skin Dryness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry skin
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...