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Alopecia Areata - Blood Deficiency with Wind-Dryness Pattern

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Alopecia Areata · Blood Deficiency with Wind-Dryness Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Blood Deficiency with Wind-Dryness is the most common pattern in alopecia areata, characterized by T-cell-mediated autoimmune attack on hair follicles, sudden hair loss, smooth bald patches, itching, and scalp dryness. The core pathogenesis is Blood deficiency with Wind-Dryness invading the hair follicles, causing immune privilege collapse and hair loss.

Eczema - Blood Deficiency with Wind-Dryness Pattern

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Eczema · Blood Deficiency with Wind-Dryness Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Blood Deficiency with Wind-Dryness is a common pattern in chronic eczema, characterized by skin barrier dysfunction, dry skin, scaling, intense itching, lichenification, and fissuring. The core pathogenesis is Blood deficiency failing to nourish the skin, leading to skin barrier dysfunction, increased transepidermal water loss, and severe itching.