TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS WITH TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Many skin disorders, both chronic and acute, can be significantly improved using Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are probably most famous for the treatment of eczema because of a research study that was carried out in the early 1990s. To find out more about that study have a look for the articles in the Lancet 1992;340: 13-17. Also in the British Journal of Dermatology 1992; 126: 179-84.

RG came to clinic with a long history of allergic eczema. She had very sore dry flakey and itchy skin around the eyes; after a course of herbal medicine the results were dramatic - as you can see. It is now many months since the treatment stopped, but the benefit is still maintained.

Here are some of the common disorders that can be helped:

• Acne both in teenagers and adults

• Alopecia

• Eczema

• Herpes simplex (coldsores and genital herpes)

• Herpes zoster (shingles)

• Insect bite reactions

• Lichen simplex

• Mouth ulcers

• Perioral dermatitis

• Psoriasis

• Rosacea

• Seborrhoeic dermatitis (including dandruff)

• Urticaria

• Vitiligo

The best results for skin problems are obtained when we use both internal herbal medicines that are taken as a drink, and external medicines applied as a cream, lotion or tincture.