TCM External Therapy for Skin Diseases

Author: Xu Sanwen, Jiang Guoliang, Editors
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. Over thousands of years, the rich experience and methods accumulated have been widely and effectively applied in modern dermatological clinics and are highly favored by patients. This book explores TCM external treatment methods, extensively referencing domestic literature while integrating the authors' clinical experience. It synthesizes various perspectives with the aim of guiding clinical diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing TCM external treatment as the core strategy for skin disease management. The book systematically introduces 38 conditions, including viral skin diseases, bacterial skin diseases, fungal skin diseases, parasitic and insect/animal-related skin diseases, physical skin diseases, allergic skin diseases, connective tissue diseases, skin appendage diseases, pigmentary disorders, mucosal diseases, and sexually transmitted diseases, covering four main sections: "Etiology and Pathogenesis," "Key Diagnostic Points," "External Treatment Methods," and "Modern Research." It is a comprehensive and practical clinical reference book for TCM external treatment methods. It serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, educators, and researchers in dermatology, venereology, and cosmetology, as well as for enthusiasts of TCM.