TCM Case Studies: Dermatology

In this volume from the International Standard Library of Chinese Medicine TCM Case Studies series, the authors of TCM Case Studies: Dermatology present 40 common and stubborn dermatologic diseases. The text stresses a combination of theoretical analysis and clinical practice. Color photographs of skin conditions, taken from clinical cases at Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, enhance the case study text. TCM treatments mainly include Chinese medicinal prescriptions combined with acupuncture and Chinese prepared medicines.

Commentary and discussion, provided by the Western co-author, serve to compare, corroborate, and contrast the various approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Students of Chinese medicine will find the study questions and answers at the end of each section to be a useful aid for exam preparation and continuing study.