Modern TCM Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin and Venereal Diseases Compendium

Author: Ma Shao Yao, Zhao Shang Hua
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Publish Date: 1998-06-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dermatology and venereal diseases are important components of Chinese medicine, with a history of over three thousand years and extremely rich content, including many valuable clinical experiences. The book is divided into three parts: General Introduction, Specific Topics, and Appendices. The "General Introduction" primarily covers an overview of the occurrence of TCM dermatology and venereal diseases, their scope, disease classification, etiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment methods, surgical procedures, insects, allergic reactions, physical factors, vascular conditions, hereditary diseases, connective tissue diseases, skin tumors, and sexually transmitted diseases. Each disease is presented according to its definition, characteristics, TCM literature, Western and Chinese medical names, incidence, etiology and pathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnosis, and treatment, with a focus on syndrome differentiation and treatment. Considering the actual conditions of county and rural hospitals, the Appendices include commonly used Chinese herbs and formulas for reference.