Skin disease TCM health care

Author: Shen Peng
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The skin is the largest organ in the human body, covering our entire body and being in closest contact with the external environment. Therefore, the skin has become the first line of defense against the invasion of harmful substances from the outside. The skin is composed of the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, skin appendages, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, muscles, and nerves, making it structurally complex. Thin skin provides protection against mechanical stimuli, physical damage, chemical injuries, and microbial attacks, as well as sensory functions, thermoregulation, secretion and excretion, absorption of certain substances like drugs and water, important metabolic functions, and immune functions. Like other organs and tissues in the human body, the skin participates in systemic functional activities, maintaining the dialectical unity between the body and the external environment, and preserving human health. This book is part of the "Modern TCM Health Series," aimed at helping patients with skin diseases better understand their conditions and master TCM health care methods, thereby alleviating the suffering caused by skin diseases. The book includes chapters on conditions such as psoriasis, neurodermatitis, lupus, shingles, melasma, acne, urticaria, alopecia, Beh?et's disease, warts, axillary odor, tinea, and rosacea.