2023-06-10 23:43:00
▲Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eczema is not simply a skin disease. The cause of the disease originates from the spleen, stomach, liver and kidney systems, and is related to the overall metabolism. (Photo/NOW Health)
Text / Yang Zhiqing / NOW Health
Taiwan has an island-type climate, hot and humid in summer, prone to “heat rash”, and this is also the season when “eczema” is prone to occur. Dr. Zheng Ailian, director of Shengyuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, said that heat rash, commonly known as prickly heat, is a superficial skin disease, just like a cold is an upper respiratory tract infection, and it is also a superficial disease; as opposed to superficial diseases, it is an internal disease, such as gastroenteritis and diarrhea. , Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eczema is not just a skin disease. The cause of the disease originates from the spleen, stomach, liver and kidney system, and is related to the overall metabolism. Because the body cannot absorb oil and waste to form moisture in the body, it should be excreted from the urine and urine, but it is excreted from the skin metabolism. , and induce eczema.
The causes and symptoms of heat rash and eczema are quite different, usually in these parts
Heat rash tends to occur on the upper back, around the shoulders and neck, chest, and joint creases, and a few on the forehead and nose, which are prone to sun exposure; eczema can occur anywhere on the body, including: limbs, elbows Joints and knee joints, back, waistline, face, around the eyes, ears, etc., and a few appear in the genitals.
The appearance of the two looks like a rash. When the heat rash breaks out, it will be red and granular. It is especially common in infants and young children. When sweating, the sweat cannot be discharged smoothly, and the blocked sweat glands cause skin problems; It causes itching, the more you scratch, the bigger the area becomes, the skin becomes rough, and even severe scratches result in watery discharge.
Usually, children are weak in physique and adaptability to the environment. After having fun in the sun, they are prone to heat rash following returning home. Adults may suffer from heat rash due to hot and humid weather and wearing airtight clothing. Dr. Zheng Ailian pointed out that when heat rash occurs, first dry or clean the skin sweat with a wet towel, and then lightly apply a layer of traditional Chinese medicine prickly heat powder made of mung bean powder, talc powder and mint, avoid exposure to the sun, and go indoors Blowing air-conditioning can also help to cool down the skin. During the outbreak, avoid fried and spicy food, and it will subside in regarding 1 to 2 days.
Internal and external application of traditional Chinese medicine is effective in treating eczema
Compared with heat rash, the etiology of eczema is much more complicated, and the treatment of severe attacks requires patience and cooperation. Dr. Ailian Cheng shared that she once treated a woman in her 30s with a 10-year history of eczema. After being improved by Western medicine treatment, she had a severe attack 3 years ago. She sought other Chinese medicine but failed. When she came to see the doctor in April, her whole body broke out with eczema, including: The ears, body, chest, back, thighs, and arms were red, swollen, itchy, and watery from scratching. It was so severe that I mightn’t sleep at night.
Dr. Zheng Ailian used both internal and external treatments to improve eczema. She took Chinese medicine orally to dispel dampness and let the moisture be excreted normally. At the same time, she prescribed Chinese medicine ointment to apply. 4 times, the patient followed the doctor’s advice carefully, and following only one month of treatment, the original severe eczema has improved by 60%, and the effect is rapid.
Dr. Zheng Ailian further explained that in the treatment of eczema with traditional Chinese medicine, there will be a transitional period of detoxification in the body at the initial stage, but if you can fully cooperate with the doctor’s advice during this period, the condition will heal quickly. The accumulation of moisture and waste will continue to be discharged, and it will naturally rain following the weather.
Dr. Zheng Ailian added that skin patients often have an incorrect concept of cleanliness, thinking that there are wounds that cannot be cleaned all the time. In the course of traditional Chinese medicine, cleanliness ranks first, followed by rubbing medicine. When the skin condition improves, a prescription will be prescribed to regulate the body’s metabolism according to the individual’s physique, which is the concept of “consolidation treatment”. At this time, normal diet and life can be resumed.
Many people like to drink iced drinks, ice cream, and popsicles in hot weather. Dr. Zheng Ailian reminds that drinking 2 to 3 cups a day is considered excessive, and it is easy to affect the normal metabolism of the body. Occasional consumption is enough. In addition, the sun is very hot at noon from 11 to 13 o’clock and avoid going out to expose to the sun. Remember to wear a breathable thin coat and hat for sun protection when going out. People with skin diseases should not go to the swimming pool to avoid chlorine gas irritating the skin. Helps reduce heat rash and eczema flare-ups in summer.
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