DERMATOLOGY
Human body is an organic unit, composed of Zang Fu (Organs and Viscera) tissues and special organs. They are inseparable anatomically and mutually dependent and cooperative physiologically. Skin is an important organ of the human body and lies superficially all over the body to maintain the normal activities and safeguards the internal structures from the attack of external evils (pathogen). Therefore, it is very important in maintaining the vital activity of a human being.
Leading to some skin conditions the etiology is very complex; often involving an interaction of external and internal factors and is often associated with family history.
In Chinese Medicine etiology and pathogenesis of skin diseases often involve and included (Externally and Internally, Wind, Cold, Dampness, Dryness, Fire heat, Emotions, Diet, Epidemic Pathogens, Insects and Toxic Substance, Overfatigue and Trauma, Congenital defects).
Featured Topic: Acne
Acne is a disorder of the hair follicle sebaceous glands, consisting of non-inflammatory lesion (open and closed comedones) and inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules and nodules). The maturing sex glands during puberty enhance the secretion of the endocrine system thus leading to hyper steatosis and occlusion of sebaceous glands associated with hair follicles. Many factors are responsible for the development of acne-sebum excretion, androgenic hormones, occlusion of sebaceous glands pores, and infection with Propionibacterium acne. The development of acne is also influenced by genetic factors, gastrointestinal function, environmental factors, cosmetics and emotional factors.
However my many years’ research and experience have revealed that they are other factors will exacerbate Acne condition and they include overeating fats and carbohydrates, hot and spicy food, deep-fried food and lack of sleeping or sleep in.
Featured Topic: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
The Etiology of eczema is very complex; often involving an interaction of external and internal factors and is often associated with family history of atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and asthma:
External Factors
such as climate and the environment can play role in the occurrence of eczema, which can triggered by external stimuli such as sunlight, ultraviolet light, cold, heat, dryness, profuse sweating, scratching, friction, exposure to various kinds of animal fur, plants and chemicals and contact with products used on a daily basis such facial creams, soaps, cosmetics, and artificial fibers.
Internal Factors
leading to eczema include chronic gastrointestinal disorder, stress, insomnia, overexertion, and emotional disturbances. Infection, metabolic disturbance and endocrine dysfunction can all trigger of aggravate eczema.
Featured Topic: Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common chronic skin disease, which is quite difficult to cure. Its typically frequent recurrences deeply affect mental health of the patients causing shame and embarrassment and a compromised lifestyle. Psoriasis affects about 0.1% – 2.84% in the world population, with higher percentage in Europe and America. It is 13% in America, 1.6% in United Kingdom, 2.84 in Denmark, and it is as high as 11.8% among the Kazakhs in the Polar Regions of the USSR. Psoriasis is rarely Caucasian, less so in the yellow races and rarely among the Negroes. American Indians and Fijians are free from this disease.
Primary Triggers
Investigations in to the Etiology of psoriasis have been carried out extensively all over the world, but the real cause of the disease is not as yet completely known. So far as we understand, the onset of psoriasis is associated with heredity, infections, mental disturbances. Clinical studies proved that the families of about 30% of psoriasis patients have history of the disease. Psoriasis can be caused by viral and streptococcus infections, such as the common cold and tonsillitis, which often lead to an attack or exacerbation of the disease. Psychic trauma and emotional stress can also lead to an attack or exacerbation.
Featured Topic: Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition involving the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin. Rosacea occurs most frequently in middle-aged individual (30 to 50 years old), women more often than men, but also affects young adults and the elderly.
According to western medicine. It is caused by long-term dilation of the local blood capillaries, which is due to dysfunction of the vasomotor nerves.
Predilection for alcohol, indigestion, endocrine imbalance, and persistent external climate acting upon the skin, like working under high temperature, sunburn, and exposure to wind are all precipitating factors.
However my many years’ research and experience have revealed that there are other factors will exacerbate Rosacea condition and they include strong tea, overindulgence in spicy food or excessively hot or cold food.