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1.
Overview and Causes|
Eczema,
an inflammation of the skin is marked by blisters (when severe),
redness, fluid in the tissue, oozing, scales, crusts or scabs, burning
or itching, and sometimes dryness. One of the more common types
is atopic eczema which is a continuing, itching skin inflammation
whose victims often have a family history of allergic diseases such
as asthma or hay fever. Typically, it begins in infancy, subsides
by age three, and may reappear by age ten or 12. |
2. Symptoms|
Acute
Eczema
(a) The onset is abrupt, capable of attacking any part of the skin, mostly the face, head, limbs and perineum. (b) The skin lesions appear symmetrically. (c) The skin lesion is polymorphic (of different shapes). At first, the affected part shows flush, later it is followed by the appearance of papular eruption, vesicles, erosions, exudation, crust, etc. The skin rush is often clustered over a large area, without distinct edges. (d) There is severe itching and a burning sensation. Those with general skin rash may have slight fever. (e) It may be healed after two or three weeks of proper treatment. But it is liable to relapses and tends to be chronic. Chronic Eczema (a) Chronic eczema originates mainly from acute eczema, although some cases are chronic from the beginning. (b) The skin of affected part is thick, coarse and hard, dark red or brown, possibly with scales.The edge is more distinct than in acute cases. Occasionally some skin lesion may contain a little erosion, exudation and crust with a limited amount of papular eruptions or vesicles (clearly marked lesion with clear fluid), and if the eczema occurs on the hands or feet, it is often accompanied by erythema (redness). (c) Itching occurs in attacks, and it becomes more serious when the skin gets into contact with heat or before the patient is going to bed. (d) A chronic case may last weeks or years, some times severe and some times mild, relapsing alternatively in acute and chronic forms, especially when the patient is in the state of mental stress. Return To Top |
3. TCM Effectiveness
and Evaluation
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Most eczema cases can be treated effectively by Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM). Many clinical studies in China reported
that more than 85% of cases were cured and others showed improvement. |
4.
Common Syndromes and Treatments in TCM
This ailment, according to TCM,
has different syndromes. The treatment for these syndromes using herbal
medicine and acupuncture is shown below.
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(a) Qigong and other therapies
For effect of Qigong on Metabolism, click here. Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of this specific ailment, however individual results may vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even months of practice before you'll see any significant improvements. The following types of Qigong may help:
For the information of different types of Qigong ,just click a link above. This information is for education purpose only. We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before attempting them. (b) Medicated diet 1.
Sevenlobed Yam Rhizome(bixie) 4g, Honeysuckle Flower(jinyinhua)
6g, Lightyellow Sophora Root(kushen) 6g. Decoct the herbs for 30
minutes, drink the soup as tea. Unlimited amount. It is applicable
to Acute
eczema.
(c) Life style 6.
Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness Please click the following button to learn "Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness".
Acknowledgments:
We also greatly acknowedge Ms. Najaf Munir, MBBS, for her editorial support. Ms. Munir simplified the highly technical medical documents into easy-to-read documents, for the enjoyment and education of our numerous visitors. |
5. Healing by
Other Therapies
