Itchy skin in autumn and winter is not only dehydrated, but also 5 types of common skin diseases

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-28

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With the advent of autumn and winter, many people's ** begins to itch, and it is often mistaken for the lack of water. But in fact, itching is not only a problem of lack of water, but may be a manifestation of a variety of diseases. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will take stock of five common ** diseases for you, and combine Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to provide you with some popular science.

The first type is eczema. Eczema is a common disease, which is mainly manifested by local itching, redness, swelling, scaling and other symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eczema is mostly related to dampness in the body, and can be carried out through traditional Chinese medicine that clears heat and detoxifies**. For example, the traditional Chinese medicine skullcap has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, drying dampness and relieving itching, and can be used in the form of decoction or topical ointment.

The second category is urticaria. Urticaria, also known as rubella, is a rash caused by an allergic reaction, often manifested as urticaria papules and itching. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that urticaria is mostly caused by wind and heat or liver meridian qi stagnation, and Chinese medicine peppermint, Coptis chinensis, etc. can be used**. Ancient famous recipes, such as Qingfeng Huanglian Soup, Coptis Detoxification Drink, etc., all have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and relieving itching.

The third category is eczema vulgaris. Eczema vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease with complex pathogenesis, which is often manifested by symptoms such as dryness, itching, and erosion. Traditional Chinese medicine ** eczema vulgaris can choose traditional Chinese medicine Rehmannia and White Peony for the effects of nourishing yin and clearing heat, moisturizing dryness and relieving itching.

The fourth category is psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common fungal infectious disease, which is manifested by local dryness, scaling, itching and other symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that psoriasis is mostly caused by dampness and heat, and can be carried out through traditional Chinese medicine that clears away heat and detoxifies**. For example, the traditional Chinese medicine Radix Radix has heat-clearing and detoxifying, antifungal effects, and can be used in the form of decoctions or topical ointments.

The fifth category is pruritus. Pruritus is a condition in which pruritus is the main symptom and can be caused by a variety of causes. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that ** pruritus is mostly caused by factors such as damp heat, blood heat or liver fire, and traditional Chinese medicine forsythia, rehmannia and so on can be used to clear heat and detoxify, cool blood and relieve itching.

To sum up, the itching in autumn and winter is not just a problem caused by lack of water. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions, we can alleviate itching through traditional Chinese medicine. Of course, before using traditional Chinese medicine**, we also need to understand the specific condition, and try to avoid allergic reactions and adverse *** It is recommended to consult the advice of a professional physician before accepting**, and formulate a reasonable ** plan according to individual circumstances.

Health References:

1.Li Yanhong, Gao Xia. Research progress on common diseases in traditional Chinese medicine[J].Journal of Modern Integrative Medicine, 2016, 25(10): 1241-1243

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