Acne - Phlegm-Dampness Congealing Pattern
Acne · Phlegm-Dampness Congealing Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Face/Skin
Pattern Overview
Phlegm-Dampness Congealing is a pattern in acne, characterized by nodular cystic acne, sebaceous gland duct hyperkeratosis, deep inflammation, fibrosis, and persistent lesions. The core pathogenesis is Phlegm-Dampness congealing in the skin, causing sebaceous gland duct hyperkeratosis, deep inflammation, and nodule formation.
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Chronic Cough - Phlegm-Dampness Accumulation in the Lung Pattern
Chronic Cough · Phlegm-Dampness Accumulation in the Lung Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Chest
Pattern Overview
Phlegm-Dampness Accumulation in the Lung is a common pattern in chronic cough, characterized by airway mucus hypersecretion, cough with profuse white sputum, chest tightness, and poor appetite. The core pathogenesis is Spleen deficiency generating Dampness, which accumulates in the Lung, leading to mucus hypersecretion and cough.
Gout - Phlegm-Dampness Obstruction Pattern
Gout · Phlegm-Dampness Obstruction Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Joints
Pattern Overview
Phlegm-Dampness Obstruction is a common pattern in gout, characterized by high purine diet, hyperuricemia, urate crystal deposition, swelling, heavy sensation, and nodule formation. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Phlegm-Dampness in the joints, leading to purine metabolism disorder and urate crystal deposition.
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Hypothyroidism - Phlegm-Dampness Internal Obstruction Pattern
Hypothyroidism · Phlegm-Dampness Internal Obstruction Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Whole Body
Pattern Overview
Phlegm-Dampness Internal Obstruction is a common pattern in hypothyroidism, characterized by glycosaminoglycan deposition, myxedema, heavy sensation, sticky mouth, and fluid retention. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Phlegm-Dampness in the body due to impaired Spleen transformation, leading to interstitial fluid retention and myxedema.
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Infertility - Phlegm-Dampness Pattern
Infertility · Phlegm-Dampness Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Pelvis
Pattern Overview
Phlegm-Dampness is a common pattern in infertility, characterized by obesity-related ovulation disorders (PCOS-associated), insulin resistance, chronic anovulation, and thin endometrium. The core pathogenesis is Phlegm-Dampness accumulation obstructing the uterus, leading to chronic anovulation, insulin resistance, and impaired fertility.
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