Skin Rashes in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different skin rashes patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Dermatological Conditions & Symptoms Eczema, Dermatitis and Itchy Conditions of the Skin
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TCM Patterns
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Formulas
Overview
What causes it 4 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each skin rashes pattern
Classical remedies 5 herbal formulas documented
Related conditions

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique perspective on skin rashes, diverging from Western medicine's focus on external causes. TCM views skin rashes as external manifestations of internal imbalances within the body.

According to TCM principles, the condition of the skin is closely related to the balance of Qi (energy) and Blood within the body, as well as the harmonious function of internal organs. TCM practitioners emphasize identifying and treating the underlying disharmony rather than just alleviating the surface symptoms.

TCM Patterns for Skin Rashes

Dampness

Causes: Itchy skin and skin eruptions, Vesicular skin rashes and itching

2 variations documented
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
How it presents with skin rashes

Itchy skin and skin eruptions

Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it presents with skin rashes

Vesicular skin rashes and itching

Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite,

Heat

Causes: Itchy skin and skin eruptions, Vesicular skin rashes and itching

2 variations documented
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
How it presents with skin rashes

Itchy skin and skin eruptions

Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it presents with skin rashes

Vesicular skin rashes and itching

Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite,

Blood Deficiency

Causes: Itching worsen at nights

1 variation documented
Blood Deficiency with External Wind
How it presents with skin rashes

Itching worsen at nights

Along with: Eczema, Red skin eruptions, Urticaria, Neurodermatitis, Ichthyosis, Psoriasis,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: Itching worsen at nights

1 variation documented
Blood Deficiency with External Wind
How it presents with skin rashes

Itching worsen at nights

Along with: Eczema, Red skin eruptions, Urticaria, Neurodermatitis, Ichthyosis, Psoriasis,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Skin Rashes

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address skin rashes

Dang Gui Yin Zi

Addresses these skin rashes patterns:

Blood Deficiency Wind

Lian Po Yin

Addresses these skin rashes patterns:

Dampness Heat

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

Addresses these skin rashes patterns:

Dampness Heat

Yin Chen Hao Tang

Addresses these skin rashes patterns:

Dampness Heat