Discussion on Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris Based on Regional Characteristics in Sichuan
Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease,also known as"Baibi"in Chinese medicine.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)practitioners have attached great importance to the impact of geographical factors on this disease and emphasized the important role played by climate,diet,physical fitness and other factors.Combing the unique geographical location and climatic environment of Sichuan,this paper proposes that common type psoriasis is caused by spleen deficiency and dampness heat to make erythema and scaling of the skin after a long period of clinical practice and summarization.Psoriasis is treated by adjusting the cold and temperature,clearing heat and eliminating dampness,strengthening the spleen and dredging the liver to support the positive and dispel the evil spirits for better effect.This article introduces the Chinese medicine knowledge and treatment experience in Sichuan on psoriasis to provide ideas for TCM treatment on common psoriasis.
Dampness heat climateDampness heat syndromePsoriasis vulgarisCooling and warming therapySpleen and stomachPhysique