Is Chinese Medicine effective for treating Skin Disorders?
Yes. In fact, dermatology is a recognized specialty in traditional Chinese Medicine. Treatments for skin disorders have been described as early as 1100-221 BC in China. Throughout the United States today, many patients are frustrated with stubborn skin conditions that are not satisfactorily treated using Western medications, or they find that results do not last consistently. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs offer a natural solution to improving skin conditions. Q: What types of skin conditions can Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs treat? A: The most common skin conditions treated are acne, rosacea, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and dry or itchy skin. Q: According to Chinese Medicine, what causes skin conditions? A: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body is a whole system of interconnected parts. Although skin problems manifest externally, their root causes are often complex, and involve internal imbalances between qi, blood, yin, yang, and different energetic systems of the body. Usually
