Traditional medicine treatment in dermatology

Assoc. Prof., Dr. Hoang Minh Chung, Dr. Nghiem Thi Thuy Giang – Hoa Binh University

Abstract:

 Topical medications derived from traditional medicines play a crucial role in dermatological treatment, often serving as the primary therapeutic approach. The underlying causes of dermatological conditions may include external factors such as wind, cold, dampness, heat, parasites, or internal imbalances such as stagnation of qi, blood stasis or deficiencies in liver and kidney function. Treatment methods in traditional medicine may incorporate remedies, surgical interventions, or a combination of both. Surgical treatment often involves straightforward techniques such as soaking, steaming, rubbing… The use of herbal remedies typically has minimal adverse effects while proving to be effective, and the form of medication are commonly administered without the need for ingestion. Topical medications based on traditional medicine hold significant promises for development and substantially to people’s health care.

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Keywords: Skin diseases, herbal traditional medicine.