Dermatological conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and fungal infections are often complex and persistent, and may not fully respond to conventional treatment alone. In many cases, chronic skin disease reflects deeper systemic imbalance involving the immune system, inflammation, digestion, stress responses, and constitutional susceptibility.
I use Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture to address both the visible symptoms and the underlying mechanisms contributing to the condition. Treatment is tailored to the individual presentation and may help reduce inflammation, itching, dryness, oozing, redness, bleeding, and recurrent flare-ups whilst supporting long-term skin health.
My diagnostic approach includes careful assessment of the skin itself, including the appearance, colour, distribution, and nature of the lesions. I also consider digestion, diet, sleep, energy levels, emotional stress, immune health, and factors that aggravate or relieve symptoms in order to identify the underlying pattern driving the condition.
To achieve the best clinical outcome, treatment may combine customised internal herbal formulas with topical herbal preparations designed specifically for the skin presentation.
Chinese herbal medicine has traditionally been used to support circulation, regulate inflammation, clear pathogenic accumulation, and promote tissue healing. Alongside internal treatment, topical herbal applications may help soothe irritation, nourish the skin barrier, and support recovery of deeper skin layers.
All topical preparations are produced in small batches using high-quality ingredients and traditional Chinese herbal medicine principles wherever possible. Formulations are free from artificial colours, petrochemical substances, steroids, preservatives, and animal-derived ingredients.
