Eczema TCM Treatment

In TCM, eczema falls under categories such as "damp sores" and "moisture-spreading sores." Although symptoms appear on the skin, the root is often closely tied to internal organ qi and blood disharmony. Hong Kong's fast pace, rich diet and constant air-conditioning can weaken spleen transformation, leading to internal water-dampness that stagnates and transforms into heat, manifesting as redness, weeping and itch. Atopic dermatitis is common in children and young adults, often alongside allergic constitution, rhinitis or asthma history.

Clinically, damp-heat accumulating in the skin presents with redness, weeping and yellow greasy tongue coating; blood dryness with wind excess shows dry scaling and worsened night-time itch; spleen deficiency with damp encumbrance features recurrent episodes and post-meal heaviness. At the first visit, Dr. Ng Hau Jun conducts detailed inquiry into flare patterns, diet, stress and prior medications, combined with inspection, listening, inquiry and palpation to identify primary and secondary patterns.

Many Central patients are finance and professional workers — chronic high pressure and insufficient sleep may aggravate liver stagnation transforming to fire, with fire scorching the skin and causing itch. Care therefore aims not only at itch relief but also at soothing the liver, clearing heat and strengthening the spleen to resolve dampness, which may help reduce recurrence.

Oakville Wellness is located at Kam On Building, Queen's Road Central — highly accessible near Sheung Wan MTR Exit E2. The clinic offers a quiet, private setting for focused consultations amid the busy city. Dr. Ng Hau Jun is a Registered TCM practitioner (003769) with 25 years of local practice and a Google 5.0 rating, trusted by patients across Central and Hong Kong.

Compared with long-term reliance on topical steroids alone, constitutional TCM care may help reduce skin atrophy and rebound worsening when managed appropriately. If you are using Western prescriptions, Dr. Ng will assess whether gradual reduction may be suitable — never stopping medication without medical guidance, ensuring safe integration.

Whether infant eczema, adult chronic eczema or occupational contact dermatitis, WhatsApp us to describe your situation and book a consultation. Also see our TCM skin care page and article why eczema needs internal care.