Written by one of Chinas foremost dermatologists, Dermatology in Chinese Medicine draws on the authors vast spectrum of clinical experience to provide a thorough survey of more than 120 commonly seen and difficult skin disorders likely to be encountered by TCM practitioners in their daily practice. Full pattern identification and a comprehensive array of treatment options for each condition, backed up by a meticulous and informative selection of case histories and up-to-date clinical observation studies, make this book an indispensable companion for the practicing dermatologist.
1. Physiology of the skin in traditional Chinese medicine 2. Etiology of skin disorders in traditional Chinese medicine 3. Pattern identification and treatment of skin disorders Basic principles of pattern identification for skin disorders Main methods for determining treatment Disease patterns and determination of treatment Main treatment methods 4. Eczema and dermatitis Eczema Common patterns of eczema Seborrheic eczema of the scalp and face TCM treatment of eczema at particular body sites 5. Psoriasis and other papulosquamous disorders Psoriasis Parapsoriasis Exfoliative dermatitis Palmoplantar pustulosis Acrodermatitis continua Pityriasis rubra pilaris Pityriasis rosea Pityriasis alba Lichen planus Lichen spinulosa 6. Allergic disorders Urticaria Physical urticarias Angioedema 7. Erythema and blood vessel disorders Erythema multiforme Erythema annulare Raynauds disease Small vessel vasculitis Erythromelalgia 8. Bullous skin diseases Pemphigus Bullous pemphigoid Dermatitis herpetifomis Subcorneal pustulosis Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita 9. Viral infections of the skin Common warts (verruca vulgaris) Plane warts (verruca plana) Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) Herpes simplex Varicella (chickenpox) Herpes zoster (shingles) Measles
10. Bacterial infections of the skin Impetigo Ecthyma Folliculitis Folliculitis decalvans Sycosis barbae Furuncles (boils) Pyogenic paronchyia (whitlow) Venous leg ulcers Erythema induratum (Bazins disease) Erythrasma 11. Fungal infections of the skin Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp) Tinea manuum (ringworm of the hands) Tinea pedis (athletes foot) Tinea unguium (ringworm of the nail) Tinea corporis (ringworm of the body) Tinea cruris (jock itch) Pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor) Candida albicans Candidal balanitis 12. Disorders of the sebaceous and sweat glands Acne Rosacea Perioral dermatitis Pyoderma faciale Hidradenitis suppurativa Seborrhea Hyperhidrosis Bromhidrosis Chromhidrosis 13. Regional dermatology Cheilitis Recurrent aphthous stomatitis Herpetic stomatitis Hypertrichosis Alopecia areata 14. Neuro-functional deficient skin diseases Pruritus Pruritus vulvae Pruritus in pregnancy Nodular prurigo 15. Pigment-deficiency skin diseases Melasma (chloasma) Melanosis Vitiligo 16. Hereditary skin diseases Ichthyosis vulgaris Keratosis follicularis (Dariers disease) Keratosis palmaris and plantaris Porokeratosis 17. Drug eruptions Drug-induced dermatitis Toxic erythema 18. Skin disorders due to physical agents Chilblains Chapped and fissured hands and feet Frostbite Miliaria rubra (prickly heat) Burns Erythema ab igne Sunburn Polymorphic light eruption Phytophotodermatitis Radiodermatitis Intertrigo Corns (clavus) Callus Decubitus sore (bedsore) Hangnail 19. Infestations and bites Insect bites and stings Papular urticaria Scabies Pediculosis (lice infestation) 20. Benign skin tumors Hemangioma Nevus flammeus (birth mark) Benign melanocytic nevi (moles) Keloid Lipoma
Appendices External formulae with detailed ingredients, preparation and usage Commonly used herbs for skin disorders Commonly used acupoints for skin disorders Glossary of TCM terminology Occurrence of skin diseases by body region
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