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.

Eczema · Damp-Heat Infiltration Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat Infiltration is the most common pattern in acute eczema, characterized by skin barrier disruption with immune inflammation, weeping lesions, redness, intense itching, and exudation. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the skin, causing acute inflammation, exudation, and severe itching.

Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points

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Eczema · Spleen Deficiency with Dampness Accumulation Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Spleen Deficiency with Dampness Accumulation is a common pattern in subacute eczema, characterized by chronic eczema with immune dysregulation, thickened lesions, lichenification, fatigue, and poor appetite. The core pathogenesis is Spleen deficiency causing Dampness accumulation in the skin, leading to chronic inflammation, lichenification, and immune dysregulation.

Eczema · Wind-Cold Binding the Exterior Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Wind-Cold Binding the Exterior is a pattern in eczema, characterized by cold-induced mast cell degranulation, winter exacerbation, urticarial lesions, and intense itching. The core pathogenesis is invasion of Wind-Cold pathogens into the exterior, causing cold-induced mast cell degranulation and skin lesions.

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Eczema: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 8 min
Body Area: Skin

Overview

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AE), is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting 2.1–4.9% of the global population. It is characterized by intense itching, red and inflamed skin, vesicles with serous exudate, and recurrent flare-ups that disrupt sleep, mood, and daily life. The condition follows a relapsing-remitting pattern, often beginning in childhood but persisting into adulthood.