Skin & Dermatology Health
Natural Skin Treatments Addressing both Symptoms and Root Causes.
According to TCM theories, skin disorders are the external reflection of internal health imbalances. In order to treat skin conditions, both of the symptoms and root causes need to be addressed.
At Zhi Health Clinic, our treatment principle for skin conditions focuses on eliminating the external symptoms and healing skin lesions while correcting the underlying internal dysfunctions – ensuring fast and thorough recovery.
(Itchy Skin)
Skin Care
Treatment
Works to:
Eliminate symptoms including itching, redness, scaling, oozing and crusting, pustules, and skin discolouration;
Restore internal health by addressing root causes;
Promote regeneration of healthy skin;
Minimize risk of recurrence through comprehensive healing.
Treatment Methods:
Acupuncture
Regulates internal balance, promotes and facilitates growth of healthy skin.
Herbal Medicine
Many Chinese herbs have powerful healing properties that can be used in different ways to effectively treat different skin conditions.
Zhi Health clinic offers a series of specialized herbal medicines - DermSolutions to address a wide range of skin disorders:
• Internal herbal decoctions,
• Topical herbal solutions.
(Learn more about our exclusive Herbal Medicines)
Note: Treatment plan is designed based on each person’s assessment result to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Facts About Your Skin
Skin is the largest organ in the human body, serving as the first line of defense, protecting us from the external environment. Skin consists of three main layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The main functions are insulation, sensation, temperature regulation, absorption, and excretion. Skin disorders are among the most common health conditions. While most are non-life-threatening, many chronic dermatological conditions, such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis, can significantly impact on one’s quality of life.
Dermatology in TCM
Dermatology is a major part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It falls under the category of “External Medicine”. This part of the study covers a broad scope of different skin conditions. The pathogenesis of skin disorders is understood through the TCM concepts of Qi and Blood, Yin and Yang, and internal Organs. TCM views skin conditions as a manifestation of one’s internal health imbalances (with the exceptions of pure external causes such as virus, bacteria, and insect bites). By restoring the internal balances, or correcting the internal dysfunctions, external skin symptoms can be effectively eliminated, and conditions can be resolved from its root cause.
