Pruritus of Skin

Question 1

What is Pruritus of Skin?

Answer 1

Sudden onset of dermatitis that is characterized by starting with severe itching and the formation of bloody crust, thickened skin, and lichenoid change after
scratching.

Question 2

What is the pathogenesis of the malnourishment of the skin?

Answer 2

Blood Xu + LR Excess generates Internal Wind + dryness

Question 3

What is the pathogenesis of heat in the blood leading to itching skin?

Answer 3

Wind heat

Question 4

The following are patterns of ___________?

Wind-Heat w/ Blood Heat
Blood Xu w/ LR Excess

Answer 4

Pruritus of Skin

Question 5

The following are S/sx of Pruritus of Skin due to __________?

Itching aggravated by warmth
T: Red w/ yellow coating
P: Rapid + Slippery

Answer 5

Wind-Heat w/ Blood Heat

Question 6

The following are S/sx of Pruritus of Skin due to __________?

Often seen in aged people, chronic, prolonged duration, itching aggravated by emotions
T: Red w/ scanty coating
P: Rapid + Thready or Rapid + Wiry

Answer 6

Blood Xu w/ LR Excess

Question 7

Treatment principles due to Wind-Heat with Blood Heat

Answer 7

Eliminate Wind
Cool Blood
Clear Heat

Question 8

Treatment principles for Blood Xu w/ LR Excess

Answer 8

Nourish Blood
Soothe LR
Eliminate wind
Moisten dryness

Question 9

Main points due to Wind-Heat with Blood Heat

Answer 9

GB-20: Expels Int. Wind
LI-4: Releases exterior + adjusts sweating + Regulates Wei Qi
LI-11: Clears whole body’s heat
SP-10: Clears Blood Heat + Nourishes Blood
DU-14: Releases heat from Yang channels + releases exterior
PC-7 + LR-2: Clears Blood Heat

Question 10

Main points due to Blood Xu w/ LR Excess

Answer 10

BL-17: Hui-meeting pt of Blood
SP-10: Nourishes Blood
LR-3: Spreads LR Qi
LI-4: Moves Qi
GB-20: Expels Int. Wind
ST-36: Tonifys Qi + Nourishes Blood + Yin
LI-11: Clears whole body’s heat
SP-6: Tonifys Qi + Invigorates Blood

Question 11

What body condition is likely to be affected by pruritus of the skin?

Answer 11

Blood Xu
LR issues