The Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis (eczema) with Traditional Chinese Herbs By
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Chinese herbal medicine research in eczema treatment
Eczema is a chronic relapsing atopic dermatitis (AD) associated with pruritus, sleep disturbance and poor quality of life of the patient. Treatment of eczema includes use of emollient, topical and systemic antimicrobial agents, corticosteroid or immunomodulating agents. Many patients also seek alternative treatments such as dietary avoidance, supplementation or both. This article reviews the ba...
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