Contact Dermatitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is contact dermatitis?
A
An acute or chronic inflammation caused by substances in direct contact with the skin.
2
Q
What is the TCM aetiology of contact dermatitis?
A
Toxic substance to which the individual does not have a resistance to enters the skin. Can give rise to heat and dampness and accumulate in the skin.
3
Q
What is the first step in treating contact dermatitis?
A
Remove the offending agent.
4
Q
What is the tx principle for contact dermatitis?
A
To clear heat and drain dampness to relieve toxicity.
5
Q
What internal formula can be used for contact dermatitis?
A
Wu wei xiao du yin.
6
Q
What acupuncture points can be used to regulate the immune system to fight off contact dermatitis?
A
GB41 and SJ5, LU9, 8, and 7, ST36, SP6, and P3, GB40, SJ4, and KI7, SJ2 and LI3.
