Chinese Medicine Treatment for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by scaly red patches usually found on the elbows, knees, scalp and trunk. Psoriasis can also cause joint pain and affect the nails. Traditional Chinese medicine formulas are available to treat psoriasis.
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Symptoms
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The common symptoms of psoriasis are skin eruptions causing raised patches on the skin, thickening or discoloration of the nails, scaly skin on the soles of the feet or palms and painful, swollen joints.
Types of Psoriasis
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There are several types of psoriasis; these include plaque psoriasis, which is the most common form, guttate, which occurs most frequently in children, and three types of pustular psoriasis.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Unlike Western medicine, which treats psoriasis with emollient creams, UV lamps, coal-tar ointments and prescription drugs, traditional Chinese medicine approaches psoriasis through the use of blood cleansers.
Xiao Feng Tang Formula
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The herbal formula Xiao Feng Tang is used to treat lesions with pus and itching red skin. The formula cools the blood, clears up infection and reduces fever. In addition to relieving psoriasis, it is also beneficial for various types of dermatitis.
Patent Herbal Formula Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien
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The patent herbal formula Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien (Forsythia Defeat Toxin tablets) is also known as Lian Qiao Bai Du Pian; it is used to treat psoriasis as well as similar skin conditions.
Warning
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The patent herbal formula Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien is prohibited for use during pregnancy.
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