Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Skin Problems (Rash) - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses
Skin Problems (Rash) - Basics
A rash is a form of skin irritation that appears when the body reacts to something an individual touches (contact dermatitis) or to a condition that causes skin inflammation. Irritants can include plants such as poison oak or ivy, cosmetics, certain fabrics or chemicals. A wide range of medical conditions can also cause skin inflammation including chickenpox, shingles, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and others.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for skin problems.
Skin Problems (Rash) - Formulas From Our Store
The following herbal formulas are potentially useful in the process of treating skin problems (rash). For a complete list from our store with more details see our skin problems (rash) formula section.
- Fu Fang Qing Dai Wan
- Gui Zhi Tang Wan
- Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan
- Tibetan Anti-Vitiligo Cream
- Xiao Feng Wan
- Zhen Zhu An Chuang Wan
Skin Problems (Rash) - Questions
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Using our forums our staff and our community may offer guidance with regards to the treatment of skin problems (rash).
Skin Problems (Rash) - Related Acupuncture Points
The following (3) acupuncture points may be useful for skin problems (rash). A subset of these could potentially be useful with acupressure stimulation and/or tongren therapy methods as well.
Generally treatment would be based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting points by function alone, (see general points selection rules.)
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Skin Problems (Rash) - Related Chinese Herbs
The following (9) chinese herbs may be useful for skin problems (rash). In most cases, however, treatment with Chinese Herbal Medicine is done with herbal formulas based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting herbs by function alone. When available, relevant formulas will appear below and/or in the store listings above.
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The following (2) Formulas TCM Herbal Formulas May Be Useful For Skin Problems (Rash)
Fu Fang Qing Dai Wan
- Indigo Combo Pills
- Itching, rashes, general skin irritation especially of the type that moves around or is intermittent.
- Insect bites, allergic contact dermatitis, poison ivy/oak/sumac, sun burn.
- Clear Heat
- Clear Heat From The Nutritive Level and Cool The Blood
- Cautions
- Do not use for damp heat skin conditions such as boils or carbuncle.
Xiao Feng Wan
- Clear Wind Pill
Itchy and red skin lesions, possibly with weeping, comprising such conditions as psoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitis, etc.
The Pulse will generally be forceful, floating and rapid and the Tongue will have a yellow or white tongue coating.
- Expel Wind
- Release Wind from the Skin and Channels
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