Urticaria, Eczema, and Shingles: How TCM Remedies Soothe Seasonal Skin Problems

In traditional Chinese medicine, seasonal skin irritation is seen as a sign of internal imbalance, caused by the invasion of wind, cold, dampness, and heat.
Urticaria, Eczema, and Shingles: How TCM Remedies Soothe Seasonal Skin Problems
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During seasonal transitions, fluctuations between sudden cold and heat, or dry and damp conditions are common. Rapid climate changes can easily stress the body’s immune system and skin barrier, making conditions such as hives, eczema, and shingles more likely to flare.

Western medicine typically uses antihistamines or steroids for quick relief of itchiness and inflammation, but long-term use can thin the skin and weaken the immune system. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), by contrast, addresses root causes—restoring internal balance by regulating the body’s constitution and organ functions to naturally improve skin issues.

Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician at Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taipei and a former Stanford Research Institute scientist. Hu has treated more than 140,000 patients, taught at an American university, and hosts a popular YouTube health program with 900,000 subscribers, as well as international wellness roadshows.