Manual of Dermatology in Chinese Medicine - Softcover

Shen De-Hui; Wu Xiu-Fen; Nissi Wang

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0939616602 ISBN 13: 9780939616602

Publisher: Eastland Press, 2007

Synopsis

Dermatology is a field for which traditional Chinese medicine is rightly respected. Proficiency in this field, however, requires specialized knowledge that is neither taught at most schools in the West, nor readily accessible to English- speaking practitioners. Manual of Dermatology in Chinese Medicine provides the practitioner with the information needed to properly treat skin diseases. Introductory chapters discuss the history of dermatology in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as aspects of diagnostics, differentiation and treatment that are peculiar to this field. The remaining 17 chapters provide detailed discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of specific skin conditions, including those most commonly seen in the clinic. Skin diseases are organized by biomedical categories, which will enable practitioners to easily reference available color atlases of dermatology to aid in diagnosis. The focus of this book is on treatment, especially herbal, but also acupuncture. Among its features is a comparision of the advantages and disadvantages of TCM and biomedical treatments for each of the conditions described.

About this title

About the Author:

Shen De-Hui is a graduate of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (Bachelor s of Medicine, 1966) and the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master s in Integrated Traditional and Western Ophthalmology, 1978). Before retiring, Dr. Shen was professor in the Department of Traditional Ophthalmology at the Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital in Beijing. He is the author of numerous articles on Chinese medicine and has lectured in Mexico and Switzerland. Dr. Shen is currently a member of the Chinese Committee on Integrated Traditional and Western Ophthalmology. Wu Xiu-Fen is a graduate of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (Bachelor s of Medicine, 1966). She has practiced Chinese medicine for many years and has been involved in training international students studying Chinese medicine in China. Before retiring, Dr. Wu was professor at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. She has also lectured in Mexico, Japan, and Korea. She now serves as President of the National Association of International Exchange and Cooperation in Traditional Chinese Medicine Higher Education. She continues to participate in the editorial processes of many publications, including the most recent, Chinese-English Traditional Chinese Medicine Textbook. Nissi Wang, M.S. is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University (B.A. in History, 1977), Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health (M.S. in Pathobiology, 1980) and the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (Postgraduate Certificate, 1983). She is senior medical editor at Krames, a publisher of patient education materials. She also continues to translate and edit publications on Chinese medicine, and has collaborated on several books, including The Illustrated Dictionary of Chinese Acupuncture and Acupuncture Case Histories from China.

Review:

"Highly recommended." --American Journal of Acupuncture

"Succinct and to the point . . . This is a book you will want to open and use immediately." --Oriental Medicine

"This is the best book on TCM dermatology I've come across, and its layout and presentation of information is most impressive." --Pacific Journal of Oriental Medicine

About this edition

• Publisher: Eastland Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0939616602
• ISBN 13: 9780939616602
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 382