Perianal eczema belongs to the category of wet sores in Chinese medicine. Eczema in Chinese medicine is divided into blood deficiency and wind dryness, dampness and heat injection (dampness and heat invade the intestines, bladder, pubic area, lower limbs, etc.), and spleen deficiency and dampness, and can be treated by using Angelica Drinking Tonic, Gentian Diarrhea Liver Pill, and Dampness Removing Gastro-ling Tonic and other formulas.
1. Blood deficiency and wind dryness: this syndrome has a long history and recurrent episodes. It is manifested as dark color or pigmentation of perianal lesions or roughness and thickening of lesions, severe itching, itching aggravated by heat or soap and water, accompanied by dryness of the mouth and lack of desire to drink, poor appetite, abdominal distension and so on. Can use angelica drink to dispel wind to stop itching (by removing the wind that invades the surface to stop itching), nourish blood and moisten dryness.
2. Dampness-heat injection: this syndrome has a rapid onset and a short course. It is manifested as perianal lesions with redness, papules, burning itching, scratching and oozing, accompanied by heartburn and thirst, body heat (feeling hot all over the body, but touching the skin is not very hot), dry stools, and short and red urine (small amount of urine, dark yellow color). Gentian Liver Pill can be used to clear heat and remove toxins, eliminate dampness and relieve itching.
3. Spleen deficiency and dampness: the onset of this syndrome is slower. It manifests as perianal lesions with redness, pimples, itching, erosion and oozing after scratching, visible scales, accompanied by poor appetite, abdominal distension and loose stools (abdominal distension and thin and unformed feces), and easy to fatigue. Dampness-removing Stomach Ling Tang can be used to strengthen the spleen and relieve dampness to stop itching.
If symptoms related to perianal eczema, it is recommended to consult a regular hospital in a timely manner, diagnosed by a professional doctor to identify the relevant treatment, do not take medication without authorization, in order to avoid the impact on the health of the organism.