Does Traditional Chinese Medicine have a Dermatology Department?

Dermatology belongs to the surgery department, and mainly treats various types of skin diseases. Common skin diseases include psoriasis, herpes, rosacea, impetigo, pyogenic infection, scars, ringworm, ichthyosis, axillary odor, acne, folliculitis, alopecia areata, inflammation of men's diseases, diaper rash, corns, freckles, sweat herpes, mite dermatitis, vitiligo, eczema, onychomycosis, scleroderma, skin itching, oral care, hair removal, chloasma, etc. So is there dermatology in traditional Chinese medicine?

Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of treating psoriasis and is loved by the people because of its diverse treatment options. In traditional Chinese medicine, different Chinese medicinal materials can be selected for internal treatment, such as antipyretics, heat-clearing and detoxifying agents, tonics, blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing agents, dehumidifying agents, etc. According to the patient's symptoms and clinical features, syndrome differentiation and treatment can be carried out to achieve the goal of customized treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that what is inside will be reflected outside. Generally, skin diseases are mostly caused by internal disorders, so oral administration of Chinese medicinal materials can solve the problem at the source.

In addition to oral Chinese medicine, external application of Chinese medicine also has the advantage of direct access to the diseased area. In addition, it can be combined with acupuncture, cupping, acupoint plastering, diet therapy, Tai Chi, Ba Duan Jin and other traditional Chinese medicine treatments to enhance the efficacy.

Definition

Dermatology is the branch of medicine that treats skin diseases. It also refers to the department in a general hospital's outpatient department that diagnoses and treats skin diseases. In theory, dermatology also includes the treatment of hair and nail diseases.

About historical time

Records of skin diseases in Chinese history can be traced back to at least 3,000 years ago. In 1801, the first real dermatology school was opened at the Saint Louis Hospital in Paris, France, and books on dermatology also appeared during this period.

Traditional Chinese medicine has few side effects and can enhance the patient's immune system

In the application of traditional Chinese medicine to treat psoriasis, compared with drugs, experts have selected plants that have almost no toxic side effects, mainly edible and medicinal plants, which can improve people's physical fitness from the source and enhance the patient's own immunity.

Slow down the whole process of disease and improve the quality of life

Modern TCM special products are used to treat lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, eczema, acne, neurodermatitis and other difficult skin diseases. They can not only prevent the occurrence of secondary infections and other complications caused by long-term use of growth hormones and immunosuppressants, but also reduce the dosage of growth hormones and the toxic effects of immunosuppressants, improve the quality of life, and significantly reduce the mortality rate.