Week 3: General External Medicine Intro., Acne, Alopecia, Chloasma. Flashcards
Define chloasma.
Chloasma, also known as melasma or the “mask of pregnancy,” is a skin condition characterized by dark, discolored patches that appear on the face. It occurs due to an overproduction of melanin (the pigment responsible for skin color).
What is acne in TCM?
Acne is associated with skin lesions involving papules, pustules, and comedos.
What are the symptoms of Heat in the Lung and Blood pattern in acne?
Flushed face, red pustules, hot sensation, mild itching, T: red with thin-yellow coating; P: thready-rapid.
What are the symptoms of Damp-heat in Stomach and Large Intestine pattern in acne?
Inflamed pustules, poor appetite, constipation, T: yellow-greasy coating; P: slippery-rapid.
What are the symptoms of Spleen Deficiency with Phlegm-Dampness pattern in acne?
Recurrent eruptions, abscesses, cysts, scars, T: pale, swollen, teeth marks, greasy coating; P: slippery.
What is alopecia in TCM?
Alopecia involves unexpected hair loss leaving bald patches.
What are the symptoms of Blood Deficiency pattern in alopecia areata?
Poor nourishment of skin and hair, worsens with overwork, T: pale with thin coating; P: thready-weak.
What are the symptoms of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis pattern in alopecia areata?
Stress-induced hair loss, dark complexion, T: petechiae; P: deep-thready.
What are the symptoms of Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency pattern in alopecia areata?
Hair loss worsened by fatigue, dizziness, weak lower back, T: red with little coating; P: thready-rapid.
How is chloasma classified in TCM?
Chloasma appears as brown patches due to pigmentation and is related to the liver.
What are the symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation transforming into Heat pattern in chloasma?
Hot flush, chest distention, T: red with thin coating; P: wiry-thready.
What are the symptoms of Liver and Kidney Deficiency pattern in chloasma?
Lusterless complexion, tinnitus, weak lower back, T: pale with thin coating; P: thready.
What are the symptoms of Qi and Blood Stagnation pattern in chloasma?
Grey-brown patches, hypochondria pain, T: purplish with petechiae; P: wiry-thready.
What are the symptoms of Spleen Deficiency with Dampness pattern in chloasma?
Dull yellow patches, poor appetite, constipation, T: red with yellow-greasy coating; P: slippery-rapid.
