An Introduction To Chinese Medicine Dermatology

Achieving Lasting Skin Health with Personalized Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches

A TCM Dermatology Guide for Personalized and Lasting Results

Discover the rich history and modern advancements of Chinese medicine dermatology in this expertly crafted ebook, brought to you by LearnSkin and the International Chinese Medicine Dermatology Association (ITCMDA).

Written by leading experts in the field, this resource offers a clinically relevant and insightful approach to treating skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne through Traditional Chinese Medicine.

What You’ll Learn in An Introduction to Chinese Medicine Dermatology

This guide offers a comprehensive overview of how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches dermatology through personalized, time-tested methods. Readers will learn how TCM diagnoses and treats skin conditions by addressing root imbalances using herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, and movement therapies.

Each chapter introduces core concepts such as TCM physiology, lesion analysis, internal and topical treatments, herb safety, sustainable sourcing, and pattern differentiation for common skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis—equipping practitioners with tools for integrative and individualized care.

Learning Objectives

Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine developed a sophisticated, time-tested approach to diagnosing and treating skin diseases—offering personalized herbal solutions still relevant to modern dermatology. (Page 1)
Understand the fundamental principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physiology and pathology, including the roles of qi, blood, yin, and yang in maintaining skin health and diagnosing dermatological conditions. (Page 6)
Identify and analyze skin lesions based on Chinese medicine principles, recognizing patterns of disharmony to guide individualized herbal treatments. (Page 12)
Explore how customized Chinese herbal formulas—rooted in thousands of years of clinical practice—treat the root causes of skin disease through an integrated internal and external approach. (Page 20)
Learn how topical Chinese herbal medicine—customized to the patient and condition—can accelerate healing, relieve symptoms, and enhance outcomes when used alone or with internal treatments. (Page 26)
Understand how traditional processing and modern extraction methods shape the potency, safety, and clinical effectiveness of Chinese herbal formulas in dermatology. (Page 29)
Gain a critical understanding of how Traditional Chinese Medicine ensures herbal safety—through proper sourcing, preparation, dosing, and clinician training—to minimize toxicity and herb-drug interactions. (Page 35)
Trace the rich history and evolving challenges of Chinese herb sourcing—from ancient wildcrafting traditions to modern sustainability efforts—and learn why authenticity, quality, and ethical practices matter in clinical care today. (Page 40)
Discover how acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping are strategically used in dermatology to reduce itching, inflammation, and pain—supporting herbal treatments for more effective skin healing. (Page 47)
Explore how Chinese herbal medicine treats acne by identifying personalized internal patterns—like heat, dampness, and blood stasis—to create targeted, phase-based formulas that address both skin symptoms and root imbalances. (Page 52)
Learn how Chinese herbal medicine identifies and treats the root causes of atopic eczema—using individualized internal and topical therapies to reduce inflammation, relieve itching, and support long-term skin stability. (Page 56)
Learn how Chinese herbal medicine approaches psoriasis through personalized pattern diagnosis—offering internal and topical treatments that address root imbalances and support long-term skin stability. (Page 61)
Discover how Chinese medicine uses personalized nutrition—based on temperature, taste, and pattern diagnosis—to support digestive function and reduce heat, damp, and wind in skin conditions for long-term dermatological health. (Page 65)
Explore how Qigong and Taiji support skin health in TCM dermatology by regulating qi, reducing stress, and addressing internal imbalances that contribute to chronic skin conditions. (Page 71)

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