Skin Inflammation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different skin inflammation patterns according to TCM theory
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Skin inflammation is a medical condition characterized by redness, swelling, and often pain in the skin. This condition can arise from various factors, including allergic reactions, infections, or chronic diseases. Sub-symptoms of skin inflammation include Atopic Dermatitis, Allergic dermatitis, and Contact Dermatitis, each presenting unique characteristics.
Skin inflammation is not only a surface issue but can be indicative of underlying health problems. It's crucial to understand the cause of skin inflammation to effectively treat it, as it's a specific manifestation of the broader category of inflammation.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets skin inflammation as a sign of imbalance within the body's systems. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on treating the symptoms directly, TCM seeks to understand and rectify the root cause of the imbalance.
In TCM, skin inflammation is typically seen as a manifestation of disharmony in the body's Qi (energy), Yin, Yang, and Blood. This holistic approach involves assessing the entire individual, including their emotional and physical state, to tailor a treatment that restores balance and addresses the specific type of disharmony causing the inflammation.
TCM Patterns for Skin Inflammation
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause skin inflammation
Blood Deficiency with External Wind
Diagnostic signs
Fine (Xi), Wiry (Xian)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Diagnostic signs
Fine (Xi), Wiry (Xian)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
Diagnostic signs
Floating (Fu), Tight (Jin)
Recommended herbal formulas
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
Diagnostic signs
Tight (Jin), Wiry (Xian)
Swollen tongue with sticky white coating
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Skin Inflammation
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address skin inflammation