Vitiligo

|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

White patches are often map-shaped or oval, occur symmetrically, and may spread relatively quickly. They may be accompanied by irritability, distention and fullness in the chest and flanks, and menstrual irregularities. The tongue tends to be reddish, with a thin coating; the pulse is wiry.

In Plain Language:

  • White patches on the skin are often map-shaped or oval, commonly appear on both sides of the body, and may progress relatively quickly.
  • It may be easy to become irritable or angry, especially when feeling upset.
  • There may be a feeling of distention or discomfort in the chest and along the ribs.
  • Menstrual cycles and flow may be irregular, with periods occurring earlier or later than expected or with changes in flow.
  • The tongue may appear somewhat red, but not bright red.
  • The tongue coating is relatively thin and light.
  • The pulse may feel taut, like a drawn string, with noticeable tension.

|Treatment Approach

Clinical Description:

Soothe the Liver and regulate qi; resolve stasis and unblock the channels and collaterals.

In Plain Language:

  • May help soothe Liver qi and regulate the flow of qi, easing discomfort such as fullness in the chest and flanks, difficulty burping, or low mood.
  • May help address stasis and promote the flow of qi through the channels and collaterals, easing symptoms such as painful areas of discoloration, numbness in the limbs, or difficulty bending and extending the joints.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

The white patches have distinct borders and remain in fixed locations; hair within the patches turns white. There may also be a dusky complexion and bluish-purple lips and nails. The tongue may be dark purple or have purplish spots, with distended, tortuous veins beneath it; the coating is thin, and the pulse is wiry and choppy or fine and choppy.

In Plain Language:

  • The white patches have clearly defined edges and remain in the same locations; hair within the patches may turn white.
  • The complexion may look dull, and the lips and nails may appear bluish or purplish.
  • The tongue may look dark purple, and purplish spots may appear on its surface.
  • The veins under the tongue may look enlarged and winding.
  • The tongue coating is relatively thin and light.
  • The pulse may feel taut and choppy, or fine and choppy.

|Treatment Approach

Clinical Description:

Regulate qi and invigorate blood; dispel Wind and unblock the channels and collaterals.

In Plain Language:

  • May help regulate the flow of qi and promote blood circulation, easing discomfort such as fullness in the chest and flanks, abdominal distention and pain, or a dull complexion.
  • May help dispel Wind and promote the flow of qi through the channels and collaterals, easing symptoms such as numbness in the limbs, aching joints, or restricted movement.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

The white patches are porcelain-white. The person may have a generally weak constitution, a pale or sallow complexion, dizziness, insomnia, vivid dreams, fatigue, and low energy. The tongue may be pale with a thin white coating, and the pulse deep, fine, and weak; alternatively, the tongue may be pale and swollen with a thin white or greasy coating, and the pulse soft or wiry and moderate.

In Plain Language:

  • The white patches are porcelain-white, and overall physical constitution may be weak.
  • The complexion may be pale or look yellowish and dull.
  • There may be a feeling of dizziness or unsteadiness.
  • Sleep may be poor, with frequent insomnia and vivid dreams.
  • There may be fatigue and low energy, making it hard to get things done.
  • The tongue may be pale with a thin white coating, and the pulse may feel deep, fine, and weak.
  • Alternatively, the tongue may be pale and enlarged, with a thin white or greasy coating; the pulse may feel soft or somewhat taut and moderate.

|Treatment Approach

Clinical Description:

Tonify qi and nourish blood; regulate and support the Liver and Kidneys.

In Plain Language:

  • May help replenish qi and nourish the blood, easing discomfort such as fatigue, shortness of breath, a pale complexion, dizziness, or palpitations.
  • May help support the Liver and Kidneys, easing symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, blurred vision, or insomnia and vivid dreams.

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