Dermatology Flashcards
List the layers of the skin
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous fat
The epidermis contains ___ layers of dead skin
7
Macules of white color indicate ______
Examples include _____
Qi stagnation or Qi and Blood not harmonized
yeast infection, vitiligo, sun damage
Macules of yellow color indicate ____
SP deficiency and Pathogenic Wind
Macules of brown or black color indicate _____
Qi stagnation
Qi and Blood not harmonized
KD deficiency w/ heat
Macules of maroon color indicate _____
congested heat
Pustules indicate _______
heat toxicity
fire toxicity
Cracks or fissures in the skin indicate ________
cold dryness or blood dryness
Lichenification indicates ________
Blood deficiency
Blood stasis w/ dryness
Itching due to Food sensitivity indicates what TCM Dx?
Damp Heat accumulation
Weakness of SP / ST
Topical Rx for damp heat skin lesions ____
San Huang Xi Ji
Viruses such Herpes tend to hide in ____
Shao Yang channel
Rx for damp heat in SP channel
Chai Ling Wen Dan Tang
Powerful point for skin itching
LV 5
Points for skin allergies
SP 6, ST 36, Ren 6
Points for blood heat
UB 40, Du 14, SP 10