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Eczema

Eczema – An Overview

Eczema, also known as dermatitis, refers to a group of conditions that cause inflammation of the skin. The most common type is atopic dermatitis, an inherited condition characterized by dry, itchy skin, often linked to other allergic reactions. However, there are several other types of eczema, including allergic contact eczema, contact eczema, dyshidrotic eczema, neurodermatitis, nummular eczema, seborrheic eczema, and stasis dermatitis.

Below are natural and alternative treatment options, including approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), for managing eczema.

Eczema – Diagnostic Patterns in Chinese Medicine

In TCM, treating eczema involves identifying the specific pattern or diagnosis within the individual, rather than addressing the condition as a whole. The following patterns may contribute to the development of eczema:

• Heat in the blood
• Kidney yin/yang deficiency
• Liver wind
• Spleen yang deficiency

Commonly used herbal remedies for managing eczema in TCM include Fangfeng Tongsheng Wan, Si Wu Tang, and Jing Fang Baidu Wan.