1
Q
What is a sunburn?
A
An acute reaction of the skin to overexposure to the sun.
2
Q
What is the TCM aetiology of a sunburn?
A
Intense sunlight causes an invasion of summer heat, which then turns into toxic heat and injures skin/tissues.
3
Q
What is the tx principle for sunburn?
A
Clear summer-heat and dispel toxins.
4
Q
What is a formula for sunburn?
A
Bai hu tang (white tiger decoction).
External Medicine
flashcards
Decks in class (31)
# Cards
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Aetiology5
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Pruritis11
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Impetigo9
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Furuncles6
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Carbuncles10
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Erysipelas19
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Herpes Simplex18
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Herpes Zoster11
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Measles15
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Chickenpox13
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Scabies4
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Pediculosis3
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Chilblain4
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Sunburn4
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Contact Dermatitis6
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Atopic Dermatitis15
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Patterns14
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Seborrheic Dermatitis8
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Erythema Multiforme13
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Urticaria21
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Drug Eruptions42
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Pityriasis Rosea1
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Lupus Erythematosus7
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Scleraderma6
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Dermatomyositis10
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Acne18
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Purpura16
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Leg Ulcers12
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Ichthyosis13
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Rhinitis13
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Sinusitis15
