Dermatomyositis Flashcards
What is dermatomyositis?
Muscle bi, skin lesions are often pruritic and erupt on the face, neck, upper back, chest, and arms, the main characteristic is rash and swelling on the eyelids/muscle fatigue.
Which pattern includes acute onset with purple-reddish rash, high fever, bitter taste, dry throat, and pain and weakness of the muscles and joints?
Blazing heat toxin.
What is the tx principle for blazing heat toxin?
Cool qi and blood and toxins, enrich yin and clear heat.
What is the formula for blazing heat toxin?
Qing wen bai du yin.
Which pattern includes slow onset, lesions are dark red, systemic pain and weakness is prominent?
Invasion of the skin by cold-damp.
What is the tx principle for invasion of the skin by cold-damp?
Augment qi and warm yang and scatter cold to unblock channels.
What is the formula for invasion of the skin by cold damp?
Dang gui si ni tang.
Which pattern includes dark red or scarlet lesions, muscle atrophy, joint pain, poor appetite, weakness, cold sensation, and weak pulse?
SP and KI yang deficiency.
What is the tx principle for SP and KI yang deficiency?
Tonify KI and bolster yang, strengthen SP and augment qi.
What is the formula for SP and KI yang deficiency?
Jin gui shen qi wan.
