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Exploration on the Pathogenesis and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Vulvar Sclerosing Moss Based on the Theory of "All Pain and Itching Ulcers Belong to the Heart"

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DOI: 10.23977/medcm.2023.050705 | Downloads: 14 | Views: 423

Author(s)

Ai Yaqi 1, Chen Mei 2, Zhang Lan 1, Wang Ni 1

Affiliation(s)

1 Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046, China
2 Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712000, China

Corresponding Author

Chen Mei

ABSTRACT

Vulvar sclerosing lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a common chronic inflammatory, non-neoplastic skin lesion of the vulva. In addition to the typical hypopigmentation of the skin and recurrent pruritus, it is often associated with psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression. Modern medicine believes that the pathogenesis of VLS is mainly related to an abnormal immune response, chronic inflammation, and the promotion of fibroblast growth and activity, as well as abnormal metabolism of collagen. The current clinical efficacy of Western medicine in the treatment of VLS is positive, but there are still certain limitations. In this paper, we take the theory of "all pain and itchy sores belong to the heart" in Article 19 of the Huangdi Nei Jing as the starting point, and explore the etiology and pathogenesis of VLS from three aspects: the heart is a fire organ, the heart governs the blood vessels, and the heart governs the mind. "The clinical treatment was based on the principles of clearing fire from the heart, harmonizing the blood vessels and relieving depression to relieve itching.

KEYWORDS

Sclerosing moss of the vulva; all painful and itchy sores belong to the heart; pathogenesis 19; itching of the vulva

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Ai Yaqi, Chen Mei, Zhang Lan, Wang Ni, Exploration on the Pathogenesis and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Vulvar Sclerosing Moss Based on the Theory of "All Pain and Itching Ulcers Belong to the Heart". MEDS Chinese Medicine (2023) Vol. 5: 31-39. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medcm.2023.050705.

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