Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) places great emphasis on preventing summer heat and dampness evils. These two external health adversaries most easily harm the skin.
Regarding skin diseases, TCM theory states: "Manifests externally, but originates internally." This means that skin ailments are all caused by internal disharmony, such as: indigestion of the stomach; damp-heat in the liver meridian; deficiency of lung qi; and damp-heat transforming into toxins in the zang-fu organs. These are all skin conditions that arise from the interference of heat and dampness evils on the internal organs. Examples include: eczema, dermatitis (allergic), and various types of tinea.
Lifestyle Tips: Drinking mung bean soup daily can prevent summer heat and promote the excretion of dampness evils; Do not sleep in damp places; Frequently air and sun-dry quilts and bedding; If skin conditions appear on the body or limbs, seek medical attention promptly and do not purchase and apply topical ointments without professional advice.
Patent Chinese Medicine: Liu Yi San (Six-One Powder). To be taken as directed by a physician.
Chief Physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine Yin Zhichao