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Traditional Chinese Dermatology: Zentral Wellness
Traditional Chinese Dermatology: Zentral Wellness
中医外科
Traditional Chinese
Dermatology
Table of Contents
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Dermatology in Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine has been successfully treating
dermatological conditions for thousands of years. Many
common and uncommon skin conditions respond very
well to treatment, and often can be completely
resolved, or sent into remission long-term.
醫者意也,如對敵之將,操⾈舟之⼯工,貴乎臨臨機應變。
兵無常形,⽔水無常勢。喻嘉⾔言
“Medicine is adaptability. It is like commanding
troops against an enemy or the skill of steering a
boat; the important thing is adapting to
circumstances. Troops do not keep a constant
formation; water does not have a constant force.”
Yù Jiāyán (early Qīng dynasty,
translation by Lorraine Wilcox)
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About Dr. Lisabeth Detwiler, DOM
Hi! I’m Dr. Lisa, and I am passionate about—ok, maybe a little
obsessed with— treating skin conditions with Chinese
medicine! I first realized how effective Chinese medicine was at
treating skin conditions while in acupuncture and Chinese
medicine school. I instantly knew that this was what I wanted to
specialize in.
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Skin Conditions Treated
Many common and uncommon dermatological
conditions respond very well to treatment with Chinese
medicine. Some of the conditions we treat are:
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Treatment Methods
Depending on your condition, we may use these
treatments:
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Treatment Plan
While each case will have its own factors that will help
us estimate how long it may take to resolve, I like to
prepare people for around 6 months of treatment. We
often will see some positive signs of improvement within
2-4 weeks, but it takes time to fully settle and stabilize
the skin. Once the skin is stable, we can completely
withdraw treatment. Many people who complete the
course of treatment will find that their skin remains
completely stable long-term.
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Estimated Costs
The prices of our herbal formulas are calculated based
on how many grams of each ingredient is included, so
the cost can vary from week to week. On average, our
formulas tend to cost around $35-55 per week.
Initial appointment:
Office Visit: $100
1st week of herbal medicine: ~$45
Topical medicine: Price will vary
Follow-up appointments:
Office Visit: $40
Acupuncture add-on (optional): $30
2 weeks on herbal medicine: ~$90
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Testing Liver Enzymes
“Herbal combinations are highly complex products with dozens
of active ingredients that can have a profound effect on the
physiology of the body.” Mazin Al-Khafaji
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Diet and Nutrition
One question I always get from new dermatology
patients is “Will I have to change my diet?” I certainly
never want to minimize the importance of having a
healthy diet, however I do think that, especially with skin
conditions, there can be an unhealthy amount of blame/
shame around food. I frequently hear patients say “if
only I had the willpower to avoid _____, my skin would
be better.” If there’s a particular diet (Autoimmune
Paleo, keto, gluten-free, etc) that you want to try, go for
it! But if the thought of having a restricted diet causes
stress, some small changes can still have a good
impact.
Increase:
• Vegetables
• Fermented foods (kombucha, kimchi, yogurt,
sauerkraut, etc)
• Variety!!! A varied diet can help promote a
diverse microbiome
Reduce:
• Sugar
• Processed foods
• Artificial sweeteners
• Animal protein
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Patient Progress
Eczema + Molluscum
Contagiosum
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acne
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Granuloma Annulare +
Psoriasis
Psoriasis in progress
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Pompholyx Eczema
in progress
Pompholyx Eczema
in progress
Acne
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Contact Information
Ask us how we can help you with a skin condition. We’d
love to hear from you!
Phone: 505.266.0881
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.zentralabq.com
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