Eczema (Damp-Heat Soaking Pattern)

Eczema (Shi Chuang) corresponds to eczema in Western medicine. It is an allergic inflammatory skin reaction with a marked tendency to exudation, caused by various internal and external factors. The condition may persist for a long time and is prone to recurrence. The rash is polymorphic, prone to exudation, and symmetrically distributed. In the chronic stage, lesions are localized and thickened, with intense itching.

TCM Pattern Differentiation and Medication Reference

|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

The skin is flushed, with papules, papulovesicles, vesicles, erosions, and exudation; a burning sensation and itching may be present. Restlessness and thirst may also occur. The tongue is red with a yellow coating, and the pulse is slippery and rapid.

In Plain Language:

  • The skin may become red and develop papules, papulovesicles, or vesicles. After they break open, erosions and exudate may appear.
  • A burning sensation and itching may be felt, with uncomfortable local stinging and irritation.
  • Restlessness and thirst may occur at the same time, and the person may want to drink more water.
  • The tongue may appear red, with a yellow coating and a somewhat yellowish surface.
  • The pulse may feel slippery and somewhat rapid, with a brisk rhythm.

|Treatment Approach

Clinical Description:

Clear heat and drain dampness, with cooling the blood as an adjunct.

In Plain Language:

  • Help clear internal heat and promote the elimination of dampness, easing manifestations such as feeling hot, bodily heaviness, or difficulty urinating.
  • As an adjunct, help cool the blood and ease manifestations such as facial flushing, sore and swollen throat, or pinpoint bleeding spots on the skin.

|Related Medication

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Fangfeng Tongsheng San

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