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- MARCH 6, 2026
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Systemic Regulation and Homeostatic Reconstruction in Chronic Atopic Dermatitis: A 70-Month Clinical Follow-up Analysis of a Patient with a 37-Year Medical History 慢性特应性皮炎的系统性调节与稳态重建：一例37年病史患者的70个月临床随访分析
True healing isn’t a quick fix. Our landmark study proves that 37 years of chronic eczema can be overcome. Through 70 months of systemic regulation, we erase deep-seated “inflammatory memory” to achieve homeostatic reconstruction and lasting, drug-free remission. We don’t just mask symptoms; we restore your skin’s natural balance.
- Case Reports
- MARCH 3, 2026
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How Qi Deficiency Manifests in the Skin: From Pallor to Poor Healing
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi is regarded as the life force that circulates throughout the body. This vital energy supports both physical functions and emotional balance. When Qi flows harmoniously, it nourishes the organs, promotes circulation, and gives the skin a healthy, radiant appearance. However, when Qi becomes deficient or stagnant, the imbalance can manifest externally, often seen as changes in skin tone, texture, or healing ability. This article explores how Qi deficiency manifests in the skin and what these signs reveal about the body’s overall vitality.
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- MARCH 3, 2026
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How to Stop Eczema Itching at Night : A TCM-Inspired Approach
Nighttime eczema flare-ups can be one of the most frustrating parts of living with the condition. To prevent the discomfort from disrupting your sleep, it’s important to look at both modern dermatological perspectives and the holistic insights of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This article helps you understand how to stop eczema itching at night by identifying the root causes and daily triggers.
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- MARCH 3, 2026
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Understanding Two Different Types of Hives From a TCM Perspective: Acute vs Chronic
Hives, also known as urticaria, are itchy, raised welts that can appear anywhere on the body. While they may look similar on the surface, there are different types of hives with respective duration, causes, and approaches to management. The most notable ones are the acute and chronic hives. In this article, we explore these two types from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective and how understanding them can guide more targeted care.
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- MARCH 2, 2026
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What Is TCM Detox and How It Improves Skin Clarity and Reduces Acne
Many people struggling with acne or dull, uneven skin focus only on surface treatments like creams or facials. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), skin health is deeply connected to what’s happening inside the body. Instead of just managing breakouts externally, TCM detox looks beneath the surface to address internal imbalances that may be affecting your complexion.
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- JANUARY 22, 2026
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Individualized Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Steroid-Dependent Chronic Palmar Eczema: A Case Report
We present a case of steroid-dependent chronic eczema in a 25-year-old man with recurrent flares following topical corticosteroid withdrawal. Complete clearance of palmar lesions was achieved by Month 12, with sustained remission observed through Month 14. This case highlights the dynamic healing process following steroid withdrawal and the importance of individualized long-term eczema management.
- Case Reports
- NOVEMBER 20, 2025
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Understanding the Immune System in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): How it Relates to Skin Health
The immune system forms the body’s natural line of defence. It works through a complex network of organs, white blood cells, and chemical signals that protect against infections and support healing. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this defence system is understood through the lens of Qi, organ harmony, and the dynamic balance between internal and external forces. Rather than focusing solely on biological functions, TCM’s view of the immune system emphasises overall vitality, where strong Qi, balanced organ function, and good circulation help the body resist illness. Let’s explore a holistic view of how internal balance supports external resilience.
- Skin Matters,
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- OCTOBER 28, 2025
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What Is Dampness Heat in TCM and How Does It Affect Your Skin Health?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dampness heat describes a state where excess moisture (dampness) combines with excessive internal heat or toxins. This imbalance disrupts the body’s natural harmony, leading to sluggish Qi flow, inflammation, and skin issues that often linger or recur. For those struggling with rashes, acne, or eczema, understanding heat and dampness imbalance can help you identify the underlying processes affecting your skin from within. Keep reading for further insights.
- Skin Matters,
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- OCTOBER 27, 2025
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Is Psoriasis Contagious?
If you or someone you know is living with psoriasis, you’ve likely wondered: Is psoriasis contagious? This question is common and important, as many people still hold misconceptions about how this autoimmune skin condition behaves. The truth is straightforward: psoriasis is not contagious. However, the condition can still “spread” across your own body during flare-ups due to immune system activity. Understanding how psoriasis works and the way Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches it can help manage the condition properly.
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- SEPTEMBER 6, 2025
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Internal Imbalances vs. External Invaders: A TCM View of Acne and Folliculitis 痘痘与毛囊炎的中医视角：内因失衡与外邪侵袭
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views acne as a manifestation of internal imbalances, particularly involving “heat,” “dampness,” and “toxicity.” This contrasts with folliculitis, which TCM often sees as an external invasion of “wind-heat” or “damp-heat.”
- Case Reports

- AUGUST 23, 2025
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Isolated Nail Psoriasis: A Case Report with Ten-Month Photographic Follow-Up 孤立性甲银屑病：一例随附十个月影像随访的病例报告
A 30-year-old postpartum woman with hyperthyroidism and family history of psoriasis developed isolated nail psoriasis without skin or joint involvement. Onychomycosis was excluded. Opting for oral herbal medicine during breastfeeding, she achieved near-complete remission in ten months. Serial photographs objectively demonstrated progressive therapeutic response.
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- AUGUST 21, 2025
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Healing Between Certainty and Ambiguity — A Child’s Journey Through Immune-Mediated Skin Disease 在确诊与未知之间的疗愈: 一位儿童免疫性皮肤病的康复之路
Caught between a provisional diagnosis of early mycosis fungoides and the possibility of pityriasis lichenoides, this ten-year-old child’s case exemplifies the diagnostic ambiguity that often plagues early immune-mediated skin diseases. When conventional treatments failed and further invasive testing was declined, a shift toward Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offered not just symptom relief—but systemic restoration. Sixteen months later, full remission was achieved without immunosuppressants, suggesting that immune equilibrium may sometimes be attained not through suppression, but through rebalancing.
- Case Reports
- JULY 16, 2025
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Eczema in a Crash-Loop Smartphone: Why Single-App Fixes Fail 把湿疹当作循环死机的手机：为什么“修一个 App”行不通
Eczema—and other multi-level phenomena—cannot be explained by reductionism confined to a single layer. It illustrates a fundamental rule of complex systems: emergent properties arise from their components but cannot be reduced to them.
- Case Reports
- JUNE 20, 2025
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Managing Atopic Eczema In Children 儿童湿疹
Managing atopic eczema in children requires a multifaceted approach. Daily use of HLQ ointment is essential to restore skin barrier integrity. Identifying and avoiding triggers—such as scratch, heat, or stress—minimizes flare-ups.
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- MAY 30, 2025
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Herbal Medicine for Post-Vaccination Psoriasis Exacerbation: A Case Report and Treatment Outcome 疫苗接种后银屑病加重的中药治疗：病例报告与疗效观察
This case report describes the successful management of a 55-year-old male with palm psoriasis exacerbated following a third dose of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). After conventional treatments failed, a tailored TCM regimen achieved complete remission, highlighting the potential of integrative approaches in refractory dermatological conditions.
- Case Reports
- MAY 16, 2025
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TCM-Induced Remission of Steroid-Rebound Hand Eczema: 14-Month Case Report 中药缓解激素反弹手湿疹：14个月病例报告
This case illustrates (i) the tempo of systemic-steroid rebound and (ii) the potential of integrative, barrier-supportive, low-risk therapy in chronic eczema management.
- Case Reports
- MAY 13, 2025
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Relapse Rate in the Real World Following Biologic Discontinuation in Psoriasis 真实世界中生物制剂停药后银屑病复发率
Across three of the four studies, roughly 8–9 out of 10 patients flared again after stopping their biologic. Even the IL-23 group, which many doctors think is longer-lasting, showed most relapses within a year. One study that mixed mainly IL-17 drugs saw a lower figure (about 1 in 2 relapsed by 6 months), but the authors only tracked that 6-month window, so the final total would likely be higher. Bottom line: biologics control psoriasis well while you take them, but stopping usually leads to a comeback fairly quickly.
- Skin Matters
- MAY 11, 2025
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Real-World Relapse Rate After Biologic Withdrawal in Atopic Dermatitis 真实世界中生物制剂停药后特应性皮炎复发率
Dupilumab provides the best odds (≈ 25 % one-year remission), whereas JAK1 inhibitors relapse within weeks.
- Skin Matters
- MAY 9, 2025
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Beyond Suppression: Why Immunosuppressive Therapies Control – but Do Not Cure – Eczema 超越抑制: 免疫调节疗法为何只能控制而难以治愈湿疹
Immunosuppressive medicines are powerful firefighting foam—indispensable for controlling a blaze, but they do not rebuild the wiring that keeps sparking that blaze. They deliver control, sometimes long remission, yet cure remains contingent on solving deeper genetic-barrier-immune entanglements that the drugs merely mask.
- Skin Matters
- MARCH 28, 2025
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3 Months of Topical Steroid Use Necessitated 10 Months of TCM for Eczema Recovery
Three Months of Topical Steroid Use Requires Ten Months of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Therapy for Full Eczema Recovery
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Systemic Regulation and Homeostatic Reconstruction in Chronic Atopic Dermatitis: A 70-Month Clinical Follow-up Analysis of a Patient with a 37-Year Medical History 慢性特应性皮炎的系统性调节与稳态重建：一例37年病史患者的70个月临床随访分析

How Qi Deficiency Manifests in the Skin: From Pallor to Poor Healing

How to Stop Eczema Itching at Night : A TCM-Inspired Approach

Understanding Two Different Types of Hives From a TCM Perspective: Acute vs Chronic

What Is TCM Detox and How It Improves Skin Clarity and Reduces Acne

Individualized Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Steroid-Dependent Chronic Palmar Eczema: A Case Report

Understanding the Immune System in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): How it Relates to Skin Health

What Is Dampness Heat in TCM and How Does It Affect Your Skin Health?

Is Psoriasis Contagious?

Internal Imbalances vs. External Invaders: A TCM View of Acne and Folliculitis 痘痘与毛囊炎的中医视角：内因失衡与外邪侵袭

Isolated Nail Psoriasis: A Case Report with Ten-Month Photographic Follow-Up 孤立性甲银屑病：一例随附十个月影像随访的病例报告

Healing Between Certainty and Ambiguity — A Child’s Journey Through Immune-Mediated Skin Disease 在确诊与未知之间的疗愈: 一位儿童免疫性皮肤病的康复之路

Eczema in a Crash-Loop Smartphone: Why Single-App Fixes Fail 把湿疹当作循环死机的手机：为什么“修一个 App”行不通

Managing Atopic Eczema In Children 儿童湿疹

Herbal Medicine for Post-Vaccination Psoriasis Exacerbation: A Case Report and Treatment Outcome 疫苗接种后银屑病加重的中药治疗：病例报告与疗效观察

TCM-Induced Remission of Steroid-Rebound Hand Eczema: 14-Month Case Report 中药缓解激素反弹手湿疹：14个月病例报告

Relapse Rate in the Real World Following Biologic Discontinuation in Psoriasis 真实世界中生物制剂停药后银屑病复发率

Real-World Relapse Rate After Biologic Withdrawal in Atopic Dermatitis 真实世界中生物制剂停药后特应性皮炎复发率

Beyond Suppression: Why Immunosuppressive Therapies Control – but Do Not Cure – Eczema 超越抑制: 免疫调节疗法为何只能控制而难以治愈湿疹

3 Months of Topical Steroid Use Necessitated 10 Months of TCM for Eczema Recovery

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