Sunburn Flashcards
1
Q
What is a sunburn?
A
An acute reaction of the skin to overexposure to the sun.
2
Q
What is the TCM aetiology of a sunburn?
A
Intense sunlight causes an invasion of summer heat, which then turns into toxic heat and injures skin/tissues.
3
Q
What is the tx principle for sunburn?
A
Clear summer-heat and dispel toxins.
4
Q
What is a formula for sunburn?
A
Bai hu tang (white tiger decoction).
