Drug Rashaccording to TCM

2 causes

2 herbal formulas

4 herbs

Symptom family: Allergy related conditions and symptoms

Root Causes of Drug Rash in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Drug rash according to TCM.

By Syndrome

Blood Deficiency
Wind

Blood Deficiency

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

Blood Deficiency Patterns That Can Lead to Drug Rash

Pattern Name	Relevant Symptoms	Relevant Formulas
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

Wind

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

Wind Patterns That Can Lead to Drug Rash

Pattern Name	Relevant Symptoms	Relevant Formulas
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

TCM Herbal Formulas for Drug Rash

Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address drug rash, organized by cause and by formula type.

By Cause
By Formula Type

Blood Deficiency
Wind

Formulas that dredge and disperse external wind

Top Formula for Blood Deficiency:
Dang Gui Yin Zi

Suitable for Blood Deficiency patterns that may cause drug rash, such as Blood Deficiency with External Wind

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Top Formula for Wind:
Dang Gui Yin Zi

Suitable for Wind patterns that may cause drug rash, such as Blood Deficiency with External Wind

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Formulas that dredge and disperse External Wind

These 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.

All "formulas that dredge and disperse external wind" recommended for drug rash

Formula	Patterns Suitable For (if applicable)
Dang Gui Yin Zi	Blood Deficiency with External Wind
Xiao Feng San	Not applicable

TCM Herbs for Drug Rash

Explore below some TCM herbs used to address drug rash, organized by herb category.

By Herb Category

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
Cool/Acrid herbs that release the exterior

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

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.

"Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior" recommended for drug rash

Herb	Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Japanese Catnip (Jing Jie)	Dang Gui Yin Zi \| Xiao Feng San
Saposhnikovia Roots (Fang Feng)	Dang Gui Yin Zi \| Xiao Feng San

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

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.