Question
Why does psoriasis occur? What factors cause psoriasis?
Answer
Psoriasis, known in traditional Chinese medicine as “erythrodermia,” has an unclear cause that is complex. It is generally thought to be related to psychological factors, genetic factors, immune factors, and endocrine factors. According to the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it is due to the internal heat, blood stasis, and dryness of the blood. Erythrodermia is a stubborn skin disease. Its initial symptoms appear as papules or punctate lesions, with scales on the surface. After the scales are removed, a transparent film is exposed, and when the film is scraped off, there are bleeding points resembling needles. It is recommended to use a scientific treatment method. Traditional Chinese medicine can be used to treat it by cooling the blood, removing blood stasis, and detoxifying the meridians. In terms of diet, spicy foods, seafood, and foods such as mutton and beef should be avoided.