Chinese Medicine for Eczema
Damp-Heat, Wind and Blood Dryness in atopic skin
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Eczema (湿疹 shī zhěn) is classified in Chinese medicine by the character of the lesion rather than the diagnosis. Weeping, red, intensely itchy skin points to Damp-Heat; dry, thickened, lichenified skin points to Blood Deficiency with Wind-Dryness. The same patient often moves between these pictures across a flare cycle, so the prescription should move with them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Chinese medicine classify eczema?+
By lesion morphology rather than the Western diagnosis. Weeping and red indicates Damp-Heat, migrating papules indicate Wind-Heat, and dry, thickened, night-itchy skin indicates Blood Deficiency with Wind-Dryness. Most chronic patients shift between these across a flare cycle.
Which acupuncture points are used for eczema?+
LI 11 Qū Chí and SP 10 Xuè Hǎi form the base pairing for nearly all presentations, with SP 9 Yīn Líng Quán added for weeping Damp and SP 6 Sān Yīn Jiāo for the dry, Blood-deficient picture.
Can Chinese herbs be used alongside topical steroids?+
Concurrent conventional treatment is common and should be managed with the prescribing doctor. Never advise a patient to reduce or stop a prescribed topical or systemic medication — that decision belongs to their medical practitioner.