Skin care and maintenance for patients with lupus erythematosus

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-30

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In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, lupus erythematosus mostly belongs to the category of diseases such as "wind, blood and blood poison". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the most important lesions of lupus erythematosus are related to dampness, heat, and poison in the body, and the key to lupus erythematosus is to clear heat and detoxify, dispel wind and dehumidify. The following are some traditional Chinese medicine theories and the application of ancient and modern prescriptions to help lupus erythematosus patients with the best care and maintenance.

First of all, patients with lupus erythematosus should keep it clean, choose gentle cleansing products, and avoid cosmetics containing irritating ingredients. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends the use of gallnut, turtle shell, comfrey and other drugs to prepare a traditional Chinese medicine facial cleanser, which can clear away heat and detoxify, reduce inflammation and relieve ** symptoms.

Second, patients with lupus erythematosus should avoid UV exposure. Ultraviolet rays from sunlight can lead to an increased inflammatory response, which can worsen lupus erythematosus symptoms. You can choose sunscreen products with a high protection index according to your needs, and try to be indoors to avoid strong afternoon sun periods.

Third, patients with lupus erythematosus should maintain good Xi and a healthy diet. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lupus erythematosus is related to dampness and heat, so it is necessary to avoid the intake of spicy, greasy, raw and cold foods, and eat more heat-clearing and detoxifying ingredients, such as coix seeds, bitter gourd, etc. In addition, patients with lupus erythematosus should maintain adequate sleep and moderate exercise to enhance the body's immunity.

In addition, in the ** care and maintenance of lupus erythematosus patients, Chinese medicine often uses some ancient prescriptions. For example, you can use forsythia, banyan root and other drugs to decoction water, with an appropriate amount of honey orally, has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, soothing inflammation. In addition, ointments or potions made of Coptis chinensis, Sophora sophora, Ulmus ulmus and other drugs can also be used externally, which can improve the first lesion and relieve the symptoms of lupus erythematosus patients.

Lupus erythematosus is a disease that requires long-term care and care, and only reasonable care and maintenance methods can effectively alleviate the condition and improve the quality of life. In addition to some of the above-mentioned TCM theories and ancient and modern prescriptions, patients with lupus erythematosus also need to be guided by doctors for targeted ** and care. Hopefully, lupus patients will be able to regain healthy skin soon**.

Health References:

1.Wang Xiaomei, Zou Xinglin. Research progress on the effect of traditional Chinese medicine on lupus erythematosus and related mechanisms[J].China Pharmacy, 2019, 30(13): 1911-1914

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