Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Methods for Eczema

The TCM treatment of eczema mainly includes oral administration of Chinese medicine, external application of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion, cupping, diet conditioning, etc. Eczema, also known as wet sores in traditional Chinese medicine, is often caused by damp heat accumulation on the skin, spleen deficiency and excessive dampness, or blood deficiency and wind dryness. Treatment should be based on the syndrome differentiation.

1. Oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine

For the damp heat and skin retention type, Longdan Xiegan Tang can be used with modifications, containing ingredients such as gentian grass and Scutellaria baicalensis, which can help clear heat and remove dampness. The commonly used type of spleen deficiency and dampness is Shen Ling Bai Zhu San, which contains Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, etc., and can strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness. Recommended Danggui drink for blood deficiency and wind dryness type, containing Danggui, raw earth, etc., can nourish blood and moisten dryness. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners should prescribe prescriptions based on tongue and pulse differentiation, and avoid self medication.

2. External application of traditional Chinese medicine

In the acute phase of exudation, cold and wet application of purslane and Huangbai decoction can be used to alleviate itching and astringency. Chronic hypertrophic skin lesions can be treated externally with Qingdai powder or Huanglian ointment, which contain ingredients such as Qingdai and Huanglian and have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Children or individuals with sensitive skin should dilute before use, and stop immediately if there is a burning sensation.

3. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

often takes Quchi, Xuehai, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints, together with Zusanli to invigorate the spleen and remove dampness. Acupuncture and moxibustion once every other day, 10 times as a course of treatment, can regulate immunity and improve microcirculation. Pregnant women and those with bleeding constitution are prohibited from using it, and should avoid getting wet within 4 hours after acupuncture.

4. Cupping therapy

can dispel wind and dampness by walking through the bladder on the back, leaving the bladder for 5-10 minutes, suitable for chronic eczema. Patients with skin damage or high fever are not suitable for operation. After cupping, they need to keep warm and avoid wind. If blisters appear, they need to be disinfected.

5. Diet conditioning

Avoid seafood, beef, mutton and other hair products, and eat more red beans and coix seed Congee to promote moisture absorption. Yin deficiency patients can stew and take Tremella fuciformis Lily Soup, while blood deficiency patients are suitable for red date goji berry tea. The main cooking methods are clear stewing and steaming, avoiding spicy and deep frying. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for eczema should be persisted for 2-3 months, during which the affected area should be kept clean and dry, and cotton clothing should be worn to reduce friction. To avoid infection caused by excessive scratching, gently pat instead of scratching when itching is severe. When merging bacterial infections, it is necessary to cooperate with Western anti-inflammatory treatment and regularly follow up to adjust the prescription. You can practice soothing exercises such as Eight Section Brocade and Tai Chi in daily life to regulate the circulation of qi and blood.