Title: Acupuncture in dermatology: an historical perspective
Abstract: International Journal of DermatologyVolume 48, Issue 6 p. 648-652 Acupuncture in dermatology: an historical perspective Eunice K. Tan MB, MRCP, Eunice K. Tan MB, MRCP From the Dermatology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UKSearch for more papers by this authorGeorge W. M. Millington BSc, MB, PhD, MRCP, George W. M. Millington BSc, MB, PhD, MRCP From the Dermatology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UKSearch for more papers by this authorNick J. Levell MD, FRCP, MBA, Nick J. Levell MD, FRCP, MBA From the Dermatology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UKSearch for more papers by this author Eunice K. Tan MB, MRCP, Eunice K. Tan MB, MRCP From the Dermatology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UKSearch for more papers by this authorGeorge W. M. Millington BSc, MB, PhD, MRCP, George W. M. Millington BSc, MB, PhD, MRCP From the Dermatology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UKSearch for more papers by this authorNick J. Levell MD, FRCP, MBA, Nick J. Levell MD, FRCP, MBA From the Dermatology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 28 May 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.03899.xCitations: 42 Eunice Tan, MB, MRCP Dermatology Department Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UZ UKE-mail: [email protected]k The authors have no conflict of interest or relevant commercial affiliations Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Classical acupuncture focuses primarily on treating the person, and secondarily treating the illness. The "symptoms" are regarded as "branch" expressions of a "root" (constitutional) imbalance. Different root imbalances can produce the same symptoms. Five patients with eczema, for example, may reveal five distinct root imbalances and would all be treated very differently. Because acupuncture treats the whole person, it has something to offer almost every condition. In many cases, acupuncture aims to bring about a complete cure; in others, it aims to manage the problem. Acupuncture remains a substantial part of the traditional Chinese medicine, which is used to treat many conditions including acne, alopecia, dermatitis, pruritus, psoriasis, rosacea, systemic lupus erythematosus, urticaria, herpes zoster, chicken pox, impetigo, leprosy, vitiligo, and tinea. This review introduces the historical context of acupuncture within Chinese medicine and how it relates to skin disease. Specifically, a key question is, what can we learn from the ancients with regard to their use of acupuncture as part of a holistic system of medicine, and how does this relate to the practice of modern dermatology? Citing Literature Volume48, Issue6June 2009Pages 648-652 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-06-01
Language: en
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