Traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of dermatologic disorders

Author(s): Koo, J., Arain, S.

Journal/Book: Arch Dermatol. 1998; 134(11): 1388-1393.

Abstract: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an alternative method of therapy that can be administered in oral, topical, or injectable forms. It emphasizes the importance of using many herbs that are combined in different formulations for each individual patient. Among some segments of the patient population, it has become increasingly popular as a mode for treating dermatologic diseases. As a result, it is now worthwhile for dermatologists throughout the West to gain some familiarity with this method. Yet, dermatologists are largely unfamiliar with TCM and may possess: some misconceptions. We attempt to give a general overview of TCM through the discussion of different clinical studies i as adverse effects of TCM.

Keyword(s): cam. tcm. derm. prac. ther

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