Symptom family: Allergy related conditions and symptoms
Explore below more details about what might cause Drug rash according to TCM.
Blood Deficiency in TCM is like when your body's tank runs low on the vital energy that blood provides. It's not exactly the same as anemia in modern medicine, which is about having too few red blood cells. Instead, Blood Deficiency in TCM is about your body not having enough of the life-giving qualities that blood brings, like nourishment and moisture. This can make you feel tired, look pale, and even feel dizzy or have blurry vision. It's like a garden not getting enough water to stay lush and vibrant. TCM sees this as an imbalance where the body isn't being nourished as it should be, impacting overall health and well-being.... see more
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Blood Deficiency with External Wind | Drug-induced dermatitis, 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... see more | Dang Gui Yin Zi |
In TCM "Wind" is a concept that represents a pattern of disharmony, often characterized by its sudden and unpredictable nature, much like a gusty wind changing direction without warning. This pattern is associated with symptoms that come and go quickly or move around the body, such as itching, tremors, or even certain types of pain. Wind is considered to be a primary cause of illnesses that have these rapidly changing characteristics. In TCM, external Wind often refers to illnesses that start suddenly, like the common cold, believed to be caused by external pathogenic factors like climatic changes. On the other hand, internal Wind can be linked to internal imbalances and can manifest in conditions like dizziness or spasms. ... see more
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Blood Deficiency with External Wind | Drug-induced dermatitis, 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... see more | Dang Gui Yin Zi |
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address drug rash, organized by cause and by formula type.
Suitable for Blood Deficiency patterns that may cause drug rash, such as Blood Deficiency with External Wind
Learn moreSuitable for Wind patterns that may cause drug rash, such as Blood Deficiency with External Wind
Learn moreThese formulas are suitable for some drug rash-causing patterns like Blood Deficiency with External Wind.
One such formula is Dang Gui Yin Zi, with japanese catnip as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
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Dang Gui Yin Zi | Blood Deficiency with External Wind |
Xiao Feng San | Not applicable |
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address drug rash, organized by herb category.
Drug rash can be treated by these herbs when there is a need to dispel external cold and warm the body, especially in cases where there is insufficient Yang energy internally.
One such herb is Japanese Catnip (Jing Jie), a key herb in some formulas recommended for drug rash, like Dang Gui Yin Zi.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Japanese Catnip (Jing Jie) | Dang Gui Yin Zi | Xiao Feng San |
Saposhnikovia Roots (Fang Feng) | Dang Gui Yin Zi | Xiao Feng San |
Drug rash can be treated by these herbs when the body needs to harmonize with external environmental changes, particularly when there's a need to expel pathogenic factors like wind or cold without overly cooling the body.
One such herb is Greater Burdock Fruits (Niu Bang Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for drug rash, like Xiao Feng San.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Greater Burdock Fruits (Niu Bang Zi) | Xiao Feng San |
Cicada Sloughs (Chan Tui) | Xiao Feng San |