Addressing Skin Conditions

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be used to treat acne, eczema, shingles, psoriasis etc. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) considers skin conditions as an internal disharmony. These conditions might result from any of poor eating habits, sleeping habits (especially shift work), emotional stress, or physical stress. Any of these can weaken the Qi or Yin internally. External influences, including as wind, dampness, and heat can also be the trigger.

• Redness: In TCM redness and rash are symptoms of Heat. The patient may frequently experience other symptoms such as dry mouth, or irritability.

• Weeping: weeping is usually an indication of dampness by TCM. The patient might experience lethargy, exhaustion, and digestion problems.

• Itching: itching is an indication of Wind by TCM. The patient might commonly suffer with poor sleep, and a quick temper.

Herbs and Acupuncture could help by clearing heat, dampness and wind and restore balance of Yin-Yang to improve skin conditions.

1. Acupuncture and skin conditions: • Ma, C., & Sivamani, R. K. (2015). Acupuncture as a treatment modality in dermatology: A systematic review. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 21(9), 520-529.

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