Natural and Alternative Skin Problems (Rash) Treatment Options

Skin Problems (Rash) Treatment {introduction}

A rash is a form of skin irritation that appears when the body reacts to something an individual touches (contact dermatitis) or to a condition that causes skin inflammation. Irritants can include plants such as poison oak or ivy, cosmetics, certain fabrics or chemicals. A wide range of medical conditions can also cause skin inflammation including chickenpox, shingles, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and others.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for skin problems.

TCM Diagnostic Patterns Related to Skin Problems (Rash)

Listed below are Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic patterns that are commonly involved with this western medical condition/symptom. Properly applied, Chinese Medicine (including acupuncture and herbal medicine) treats patterns not individual symptoms/conditions which may better account for the range of symptoms often experienced by individuals. Pattern diagnosis/treatment is a crucial part of using Chinese Medicine for disease prevention instead of focusing on solely symptomatic treatments as is somewhat more common in western medicine. For more on this concept, please read What Does Acupuncture Treat? Or Treating the "Cause" and not the "Symptoms".

There are no tcm differential pattern diagnoses listed for this pattern at this time.


Herbal Formulas for Skin Problems (Rash) Available From Our Store

Herbal Formulas

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Fu Fang Qing Dai Wan - Itching, Mumps, Psoriasis Herbal Formula
Fu Fang Qing Dai Wan - Itching, Mumps, Psoriasis Herbal Formula

Uses: Itching, Mumps, Psoriasis. Fu Fang Qing Dai Wan (Fu Fang Qing Da Wan/Pian), literally "Indigo Combo Pills" in Chinese, clears away heat and toxic material, removes ecchymosis and blood...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan - Depression, Irritability, PMS Herbal Formula
Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan - PMS, Depression Herbal Formula

Uses: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, PMS. Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan (Jia Wei Xiao Yao Pian, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San, Free & Easy Wanderer Plus) is an enhanced form of the classic formula ...
Saab Gaay - Tibetan Cream for Skin Irritation
Saab Gaay - Tibetan Cream for Skin Irritation

Uses: Acne, Skin Irritation. Saab Gaay is made up of pure natural herbs. Traditionally it is used to treat skin irritations and allergies, acne, ringworm, abscess, and chronic wounds.

Ingredients:...
Tibetan Anti-Vitiligo Cream
Anti-Vitiligo Cream

Uses: Vitiligo, Acne, Skin Problems. Anti Vitiligo cream is made up of pure natural herbs. It is traditionally used for obstinate skin problems like vitiligo and psoriasis. It also helps in relieving other skin problems...
Xiao Feng Pian - Eczema and Itching Herbal Formula
Xiao Feng Pian - Eczema and Itching Herbal Formula

Uses: Eczema, Itching. Xiao Feng Wan (Xiao Feng Pian), literally "Clear Wind Pills" in Chinese, expels wind and clears away heat, regulates the flow of Qi and removes toxic substances. The...
Zhen Zhu An Chuang Wan - Acne, Dermatitis and Eczema Herbal Formula
Zhen Zhu An Chuang Wan - Acne, Dermatitis and Eczema Herbal Formula

Uses: Acne, Dermatitis, Eczema.  Zhen Zhu An Chuang Pian (Fu Fang Zhen Zhu An Chuang Wan, Margarite Acne Pills, Zhen Zhu An Chuang Wan) clears away heat and toxic material, removes pathogenic heat...

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Acupuncture Treatment Protocols

Listed below are articles describing related TCM diagnoses and acupuncture treatment points. These generally require an understanding of basic TCM Theory, however, general readers may find the protocols illustrative of how Chinese Medicine views and treats this condition.

There are no treatment protocols listed for this condition at this time.

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Submitted Case Studies

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Skin Problems (Rash) related articles

Below are articles related to this condition submitted by our practitioner members. See our practitioner member section for all articles.


  • Chad Dupuis's picture

    Acupressure at LI 11 May Reduce Itching and Skin Changes With Atopic Dermatitis
    Contributor ~ Chad Dupuis
    Submitted On Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:54am

    Dermatitis and other associated skin conditions are often treated with acupuncture and/or herbal medicine with good success.  Researchers from the department of dermatology at Northwestern University in Chicago recently conducted a study evaluating a simply acupressure point to help eliminate itching (pruritus) and skin changes (lichenification) from atopic dermatitis.


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  • Judith Poole's picture

    Gluten Sensitivity, - Spleen Neurolymphatics and the Immune System
    Contributor ~ Judith Poole
    Submitted On Sun, 07/04/2010 - 1:27pm

    For years I had an insidious rash under my breasts. It would weep and itch. At times the skin would split and bleed. It made lifting my arms up in an exercise class so painful that I often refrained from movement even though I otherwise enjoyed it.

    Doctors hypothesized it was the result of a Candida Ablicans overgrowth. They gave me anti-fungal medications, which were palliative at best, and cortisone creams, which gave temporary relief but have nasty side effects including contributing to thinning bones.


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Forum posts related to Skin Problems (Rash)

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  • jvaughn's picture

    hyperkeratinization analysis?
    Submitted On Sun, 12/02/2012 - 4:21pm
    Contributor ~ jvaughn

    Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by excess keratin production (hyperkeratinization) in the skin. 

    What possible TCM diagnoses/explanations would you ascribe to this condition, and what...


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  • Mukund Kulkarni's picture

    Lipoma

    Submitted On Wed, 11/14/2012 - 3:38am
    Contributor ~ Mukund Kulkarni

    Hello, 

       One of our Members had raised a question about treatment on Lipoma few days ago. I went through all the comments of members. I Sincerely want to know about this decease because this is not a very comon ailment and...


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  • lexiophile's picture

    Cheeks Flushing
    Submitted On Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:59pm
    Contributor ~ lexiophile

    I have been having problems with my face, especially my cheeks, flushing in the late afternoon and early evening for about a year.  It started after a period of prolonged stress, with my cheeks and sometimes my nose, ears, and the...


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  • Craig54's picture

    Dog with heat spots
    Submitted On Sat, 11/27/2010 - 5:37am
    Contributor ~ Craig54

    I have a labrador on the Gold Coast in Australia and she is always breaking out in what I would describe as heat spots  which she licks them  until they bleed.

    Are we looking at liver heat and what points could...


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  • lausze's picture

    painful rash
    Submitted On Thu, 11/11/2010 - 10:01am
    Contributor ~ lausze

    Yin deficient Client symptoms are severely itchy and painful red rash on neck(worst), wrists, inner elbows. Other symptoms, tired, stressed, headaches, occasional dizzy, insomnia. Tongue: very red, no coat   Pulse: full

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    Acupuncture Points for Skin Problems (Rash)

    Below you will find acupuncture points relevant to this condition. The points listed below are by no means the only relevant points, rather we list empirical or commonly used points as well as those applicable to use with acupressure as a self-help remedy.

    GV 10 Acupuncture Point - Ling Tai - Governing Vessel Meridian
    LI 11 Acupuncture Point - Qu Chi - Large Intestine Meridian

    For more information and meridian graphics, see our acupuncture points database. For help in choosing appropriate acupuncture points, read our guide.


    Professional Practitioner Information

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    TCM Herbs and Formulas for Skin Problems (Rash)

    TCM Herbal Formulas for Skin Problems (Rash)

    Listed below are TCM Herbal Formulas related to this condition.
    General Indications Functional Grouping Combinations
    Xiao Feng Wan - Clear Wind Pill - TCM Herbal Formula

    Itchy and red skin lesions, possibly with weeping, comprising such conditions as psoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitis, etc.

    The Pulse will generally be forceful, floating and rapid and the Tongue will have a yellow or white tongue coating.

    		 Release Wind from the Skin and Channels, Expel Wind

    Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs for Skin Problems (Rash)

    Below you will find Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs relevant to this condition. See our TCM Herbal Database for more details.

    There are no tcm herbs listed for this condition at this time.

    Western Herbs and Skin Problems (Rash) Medical Information

    Western herbs for Skin Problems (Rash)

    Below you will find Western herbs relevant to this condition. See our Western Herbal Database for more details.

    There are no western herbs listed for this condition at this time.

    Skin Problems (Rash) - Western Medicine Information

    At this time no Western Medicine information has been completed for this section.