How to treat cutaneous amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a disease caused by the deposition of starch-like substances in our tissues and organs. People who do not pay attention to personal hygiene and who eat and drink excessively are particularly prone to this disease. This disease not only affects our skin, but also invades our body organs. If this disease occurs, it must be treated promptly and appropriately to nip it in the bud. Today I will tell you how to treat cutaneous amyloidosis.

Western medicine treatment of cutaneous amyloidosis

There is no satisfactory treatment method yet. Patients often have significant itching and should be careful to avoid scratching and rubbing. They should be given oral antihistamines, intravenous procaine drip, local injection or external application of corticosteroids.

Packing therapy can improve the efficacy and effectively avoid physical stimulation to the skin. DMSO alone or mixed with corticosteroids has a certain therapeutic effect when applied externally. Retinoic acid drugs, especially the second-generation avatrate (etretinoin) have also achieved good results in this disease. In addition, salicylic acid ointment, pine oil ointment, fluorouracil ointment, etc. can also be tried.

Chinese medicine treatment of cutaneous amyloidosis

(1) Rheumatism accumulation type: Prescription: whole worm 6g, Gleditsia sinensis 6g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 10g, Sophora flavescens 10g, Dictamni 30g, Tribulus terrestris 30g, Angelica sinensis 10g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 15g, Millettia reticulata 30g, Polygonum multiflorum 30g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 10g. Treatment method: dispel wind and dampness, nourish blood and moisturize the skin.

(2) Blood deficiency and wind dryness type: Prescription: Polygonum multiflorum 30g, Angelica sinensis 10g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 10g, Carthamus tinctorius 10g, Paeonia lactiflora 10g each, Dictamni 30g, Sophora flavescens 15g, Tribulus terrestris 30g, Prunella vulgaris 15g, Bombyx batryticatus 10g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 15g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 10g. Treatment method: Nourish blood, moisturize skin, activate blood circulation and soften hard masses.

(3) Spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation type: Prescription: Atractylodes macrocephala 10g, Poria cocos 10g, Citrus aurantium 10g, Magnolia officinalis 10g, Sophora flavescens 15g, Dictamni bark 30g, Plantago seed 15g, Alisma orientalis 15g, Polygonum multiflorum 30g, Tribulus terrestris 30g, Angelica sinensis 10g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 10g. Single prescription and single medicine can use Huoxue Xiaoyan Pills, Rhubarb and Hechong Pills, etc. Treatment method: Strengthen the spleen, remove dampness, nourish blood and moisturize the skin.

prevention

1. Pay attention to personal hygiene and keep your skin clean.

2. Cleanse your skin as gently and thoroughly as possible.

3. People who are susceptible should avoid using skin care products that contain too much oil to prevent clogging of pores.

4. Increase physical exercise to improve the body's disease resistance.

5. Try to avoid skin trauma. If a wound occurs, it should be disinfected in time and kept clean. Try to keep it dry and do not provide a warm and humid environment for pathogens.

Precautions

1. Do not use hot water for washing. Even if the skin lesions have completely subsided and there is no itching, it is not advisable to use hot water for washing.

2. Do not drink alcohol or eat spicy food.

3. Avoid scratching or rubbing as much as possible to avoid aggravating the condition.