Dermatology in Chinese Medicine

Written by one of China's foremost dermatologists, Dermatology in Chinese Medicine draws on the author's 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.

Features

. The most comprehensive illustrated skin disorder book written by a renowned Chinese dermatologist yet to appear in English.
. Dermatology in Chinese Medicine covers more than 120 commonly-seen and difficult skin conditions, arranged by presenting feature (eczematous, papulosquamous, allergic, viral, bacterial, fungal, etc.) based on classification by conventional disease names and equivalent TCM names.
. More than 60 color photos offer a vivid illustration of the skin disorders discussed.
. In-depth discussion of each skin disorder according to TCM pattern identification with a detailed description of treatment strategy, integrating internal and external herbal treatment and acupuncture accompanied by explanations of the materia medica and points selected.
. Unique range of case studies selected from the author's personal experience and that of other eminent Chinese TCM dermatologists.
. A wealth of modern clinical experience in the treatment of each condition abstracted from recent journals (last six years) plus the author's personal experience and advice for patients; this information is not available anywhere else in the West and will vastly extend a practitioner's treatment options.
. A wide-ranging introduction covering the physiology, etiology and methods of treating skin disorders provides a solid foundation for discussion of the individual conditions.
. Detailed description in the appendices of the application of external formulae, herbs and acupuncture points commonly used in skin clinics.

What's New

The books include:
1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatological Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine
2. Acupuncture in the Treatment of Skin Disorders
3. Treatment of Dermatoses with Traditional Chinese Medicine
4. Treatment of Skin Disorders of the Hands and Feet
5. Xu Yihou's Clinical Experiences in Dermatology
6. Treatment of Pruritus
7. Shan Canggui's Clinical Experiences in External Diseases

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
Raynaud's 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 (Bazin's disease)
Erythrasma
11. Fungal infections of the skin
Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp)
Tinea manuum (ringworm of the hands)
Tinea pedis (athlete's 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 (Darier's 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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