Scrotal eczema: a stubborn skin disease
Scrotal eczema, also known as "hydrangea wind" or "kidney cyst wind", is a common skin condition in the scrotal area. This condition often occurs symmetrically and may affect the entire scrotum. The affected area of the patient will feel itchy and unbearable, the course of the disease will be long-lasting, and it is easy to recur, which is difficult to cure.
There are two types of scrotal eczema: acute and chronic. In the acute phase, the condition resembles the "erosive type", while in the chronic phase, it resembles the "dry type". The disease usually appears in the summer and its symptoms include erythema, papules, blisters, erosions, oozing and crusting. Patients tend to feel burning and intense itching, sometimes causing acute swelling or erosion due to vigorous scratching or washing with hot water.
Due to the long duration and recurrence of the disease, scrotal eczema can cause thickening, roughness, and hyperpigmentation of the skin. To treat this disease, TCM often uses external washing. Among them, commonly used medicinal materials include 15g of Sichuan pepper, 15g of large green salt, 30g of mugwort leaves and 60g of cicada molt. These herbs are boiled together in water and washed once a day.
In this recipe, cicada molt is the main medicinal material, which has the effect of dispelling wind and relieving itching, and can achieve the effect of treating skin with skin. Sichuan pepper and mugwort leaves have the function of killing insects and itching, while large green salt can reduce inflammation, pain and itching. The combination of these herbs can achieve the therapeutic effect of dispelling wind and relieving itching, and treating skin with skin.
Case: Wang, male, 39 years old. He first presented on August 1, 2012.
His medical history shows that he has been suffering from scrotal itching for a year. Previously, he was diagnosed with scrotal eczema in a hospital and received treatment with external drugs such as hormones. Although the symptoms were temporarily relieved, they recurred after stopping the drug.
Upon closer examination, he developed erythema, papules, and scratches on the skin of his scrotum. His itching symptoms were more severe, his tongue was pale red, white and greasy, and his pulse was slow. According to his situation, we prescribed him 15g of Sichuan pepper, 15g of large green salt, 30g of mugwort leaves and 60g of cicada molt. He followed this prescription and washed it once a day.
After five days, there was a noticeable improvement in his itching symptoms. He continued to be treated according to the original prescription for 20 doses and finally made a full recovery. This successful case once again demonstrates the effectiveness of TCM external washing in the treatment of scrotal eczema.
Wang's recovery is not only his personal victory, but also another strong proof of TCM's treatment of scrotal eczema.
As time passed, Wang's life returned to normal, and scrotal eczema did not recur. His story and success stories attract more and more patients with the same expectation: to find a cure for scrotal eczema.
In the theoretical system of TCM, each individual is unique, so the treatment plan also needs to be adjusted according to the individual situation. Although the recipe of Sichuan pepper, large green salt, mugwort leaf and cicada molt is effective for many patients, not all patients need the same amount of medicine or herbs. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes individualized treatment, i.e., "syndrome differentiation treatment".
In order to better help patients, TCM dermatologists have begun to study the etiology and pathological mechanism of scrotal eczema in depth. They found that in addition to external environmental factors, such as humidity, high temperature, chemicals, etc., an individual's eating habits, lifestyle habits, and emotional state may affect the development of the disease.
As a result, in addition to medication, doctors have also begun to advise patients to adjust their lifestyle and eating habits. For example, they recommend avoiding excessive cleansing to avoid irritating the scrotal skin, wearing loose, comfortable underwear as much as possible, and avoiding too much spicy food and alcohol.
At the same time, TCM also emphasizes the concept of "curing diseases before they occur", that is, preventing the occurrence of diseases. The same applies to scrotal eczema. By making lifestyle and dietary changes, many people have successfully prevented the onset of scrotal eczema.
As more and more people recognize the efficacy of TCM in the treatment of scrotal eczema, TCM dermatologists also feel a great responsibility. They know that the trust and recovery of each patient is their greatest honor. They also firmly believe that with the deepening of research and the accumulation of experience, the treatment of scrotal eczema by traditional Chinese medicine will be more abundant and perfect.
In conclusion, scrotal eczema, although stubborn, is not incurable. With its unique theories and treatment methods, TCM has brought new hope to patients.