Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology
A Holistic Approach to Treating Chronic Skin Disease
Chinese Medicine offers a natural and holistic option for the treatment of many common and chronic skin diseases. Beyond simply managing symptoms, Chinese Medicine can help you get to root cause of your skin disease and help your body heal from within. We can effectively treat eczema, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, perioral dermatitis, and more, even when all other natural and pharmaceutical therapies have failed.
Treatment for most skin diseases involves internal herbal medicine prescriptions that are taken over a period of several weeks to several months. Infants and children may be given herbal baths and compresses in lieu of internal herbal formulas depending on their age and the severity of the condition. Complete resolution may be gradual, but improvement is typically seen within 2-3 weeks of treatment. Certain skin conditions may only require external preparations of herbs including washes, compresses, and soaks as well as regular acupuncture.
Want to learn more? Contact Allison for more information about treating skin diseases naturally.
Getting Started With Treatment
When we begin treating your skin condition with Chinese Medicine we step into a process that is already in motion. Many patients have suffered for most of their lives with chronic skin issues or have cycled in and out of flares or episodes for periods of time. Treating chronic skin diseases takes time. Acute conditions tend to resolve quickly over a few weeks, while chronic conditions can take months to fully resolve.
Free Consultation (20 minutes). During your first meeting with Allison, your case will be evaluated and we will determine if your healthcare needs are a good fit for our services. You will have an opportunity to discuss your skin concerns and ask any questions you may have about the treatment process. Allison will lay out your treatment options and next steps should you choose to pursue treatment. *This visit is scheduled via phone or video call. If you would like to come into the office to meet Allison please include that in the booking notes when scheduling your Free Consultation.
Dermatology Treatment Program
After an in-depth discussion about your skin and its history, as well as your overall health and goals, Allison will make a plan for your treatment and get you started with your first herbal prescription. Follow-up visit are scheduled based on your treatment plan and herbal formulas and topical prescriptions will be offered in office or shipped directly to your home.Please expect the treatment to be a minimum of 3-4 months for most skin conditions.
New Patient Intake: $250 (up to 1 hour). If you are ready to start treatment for your skin condition, Allison will schedule your first full appointment which will involve a thorough health history and analysis of your case. She will take pictures of your skin to document progress throughout treatment and prescribe your first customized herbal formula. Click here to schedule a Virtual Consultation.
Follow up Visits: $125 (up to 30 min) During each follow-up visit, Allison will re-examine and take new pictures of your skin to determine progress. As your skin evolves, your herbal formula will be adjusted to promote continued healing. You can expect to see the practitioner every 2-3 weeks until your skin resolves.
Herbal Formulas: Herbal formulas are required through the duration of treatment. If your formula is not available for pickup in office, it will be prepared and shipped directly to you after your appointment. The cost of herbal prescriptions varies widely. Allison can give you a projected cost of your herbs at the first visit.
Acupuncture: In certain cases regular acupuncture sessions, facial acupuncture sessions, or micro needling will be recommended as part of your treatment plan. These options will be discussed in your Initial Consultation.
