Chinese Medicine for Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common skin condition affecting at least 1 in 50 people. It affects both genders, men and women equally and globally almost 200 million suffer from this skin condition (1). This stubborn yet non contagious skin conditiona can be itchy, painful and change the appearance of the skin.

Here are TCM blog, we look to share our experience of treating many patients in our clinics ( GinSen Clinics ) who have suffered from this challenging skin condition. 

Psoriasis is a stubborn skin condition, so if you have tried everything and nothing seems to be working alternative medicine such as Chinese Medicine could help you manage psoriasis better and provide you with a more long term solution – all naturally!  

In this article we want to help you understand how Chinese Medicine provides long term relief from Psoriasis, how the diagnosis is carried out, along with the treatment that is typically used.  

The first signs of psoriasis is changes in skin appearance. The affected skin is typically a little raised, red or pink in colour and scaly, as well as being itchy and painful in some cases. Psoriasis can vary from person to person, with some people suffering from moderate Psoriasis where only certain parts of the body are affected, while others suffer with severe psoriasis where large areas of their body are covered.

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Appearing at any age psoriasis can affect any part of the body including scalp, legs, hands and feet, eyelids, ears, mouth, lips, skin fold, back as well as nails. For many psoriasis tend to flare up during the Autumn and Winter months, a combination of cold weather, dry air along with less exposure to sunlight all contribute towards  flaring of psoriasis during the colder months. 

Chinese Medicine Perspective on Psoriasis

Traditional Chinese Medicine’s view on psoriasis stands in stark contrast with the Western view. It is not just the treatment that differs, but also the way its viewed in terms of diagnosis, and understanding the cause of this challenging skin disorder. 

According to TCM, psoriasis are caused due to excess heat in the body, this heat results from pathogenic wind entering the body and invading yin and blood. This excess heat is what causes the redness, itching and in some cases pain. The more intense the heat that is present in the body the more symptoms will be experienced. As the skin condition develops further blood stasis, and blood dryness can occurs. In TCM blood dryness is associated with symptoms such as itching and blood stasis with scaly skin and plaques.

In Western Medicine, psoriasis is thought to be a autoimmune condition in which the body inadvertently attacks cells in the dermis which results in overproduction of cells in the epidermis causing the symptoms of psoriasis.

Acupuncture

Combining Acupuncture with herbal wash and herbal medicine can give you dramatic results in a short period of time. Using Acupuncture needles on key points usually around the area on the body that is affected by Psoriasis can reduce the symptoms such as red itchy painful skin effectively. Applying Acupuncture beings more Qi to the affected area reduces inflammation along with improving bodys immue system response. 

 These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We can’t guarantee the treatment result, as the symptoms of conditions are unpredictable and vary greatly from person to person. The treatment length and recovery time also varies for individual. Please visit our clinics website: GinSen where a specialists will discuss your care and provide a consultation, and the treatment will be designed to meet your individual needs.