Publisher's Synopsis
Dermatology is a very important field in Chinese medicine, but relatively few resources are available in English in this time. This DVD presents six common skin disorders from the perspective of Chinese medicine, with specific and effective acupuncture techniques outlined for each. The techniques are demonstrated by a senior Chinese practitioner and will greatly enhance viewer's understanding and treatments of skin disorders.Disorders covered include: herpes zoster, vitligo, acne, psoriasis, eczema, and urticaria. Each condition provides a detailed breakdown of clinical features, as well as the etiology, pathomechanisms, treatment principles, and pattern identification. Acupuncture treatments include an analysis of point combinations and point functions, as well as acupuncture techniques.
