Common Dermatological Treatment and TCM Rehabilitation

Hong Kong is wet and rainy. Coupled with air pollution and heavy living pressure, people can easily get various skin diseases.Some skin diseases seem to be easy to deal with, but often relapse, such as acne and dandruff; and some other skin diseases are difficult to cure such as eczema, alopecia areata, psoriasis, tetany, etc., and both men and women of different ages have the opportunity to suffer.There are many kinds of skin diseases, which are complex and changeable. Some of the physical signs are similar and it is difficult to differentiate one from the other.Huang Feili, a senior TCM physician in skin and beauty, pointed out that the traditional Chinese medical science regards the skin as "e;the mirror of internal organs"e; and reflects the rise and fall of visceral blood and yin and yang in the body. It is necessary to look for the root cause of the disease before it can be effectively treated.The book starts with the understanding of the structure and function of the skin in the Western world, and explains common signs and symptoms of skin diseases; it also selects ten common skin diseases in Hong Kong and describes in detail the unique advantages and effects of TCM treatment.The book also contains Chinese and Western medicine treatment, diet conditioning, external treatment and acupuncture treatment, etc.The author advocates more the prevention of disease, and introduces the food and diet to improve the skin and hair as well as meridians regimen to keep skin healthy in the four seasons.