Herbal Dermatology
Millions of people suffer every day in this country from acute and chronic skin disease. Along with the often constant physical discomfort can come deep psychological upset, isolation, depression and lack of self confidence. While Western medicine with its many strengths can sometimes effectively manage these conditions, there are also times when it can't. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine can offer relief that is free from the difficult side-effects of steroids or antibiotic use.
Through the use of herbs, we can heal the skin from the inside out. While some conditions are chronic and can not be "cured", we can help to make the person stronger against it's triggers and clear the body of it's present symptoms.
The protocols I use for the treatment of skin conditions are primarily herbal, and have been developed and tested clinically over many hundreds of years. I am indebted to my teachers for sharing their wisdom and experience: Mazin Al-Kfafaji, Sabine Schmitz, Diana Herman & Adina Stanescu.
To begin our journey together, we start with an hour long consultation where the patient is able to give their health history and discuss their current symptoms in detail. We'll go over what you've tried, what's worked and what hasn't worked, ultimately resulting in a pattern diagnosis within the framework of Chinese medicine.
Based on the above mentioned pattern, I write an herbal formula for you which you will consume 2-3 times daily. The cost of the herbs varies depending on the type of pathology and the severity of presentation. The range is between $200-$600/month. The stronger the presentation is, the stronger the dosage of the herbs needs to be.
There will also be suggested topicals which are considered an important part of the treatment.
Some examples of conditions that can be effectively treated with traditional Chinese herbal medicine:
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Eczema
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Psoriasis
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Acne
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Rosacea
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Alopecia
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Fungal Infections
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Warts
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Urticaria (hives, acute & chronic)
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Lichen Planus
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Lichen Simplex
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Herpes Zoster
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Herpes Simplex
Please feel free to download the below PDF created by LearnSkin.org and the International Chinese Medicine Dermatology Association, to read more about Chinese Medicine Dermatology and it's possibilities.
If you are a new patient and would like in inquire about scheduling an initial
90 minute appointment, please email Jennifer at jen@highlandholistic.com with a short blurb about what you'd like to be treated for so she can make sure she is the most appropriate practitioner for you.
If you are an established patient (meaning you have seen Jennifer before), then please feel free to use her online booking option to find a time that works for your schedule: