Psoriasis · Blood-Dryness Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Blood-Dryness is a common pattern in stationary psoriasis, characterized by hyperkeratosis, dry skin, scaling, reduced skin hydration, and thickened plaques. The core pathogenesis is Blood deficiency failing to moisten the skin, leading to abnormal epidermal turnover, hyperkeratosis, and reduced skin hydration.

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Psoriasis · Blood-Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Blood-Heat is the most common pattern in progressive psoriasis, characterized by excessive keratinocyte proliferation, T-cell-mediated inflammation, erythematous plaques, silvery scales, and pin-point bleeding (Auspitz sign). The core pathogenesis is Blood-Heat in the skin, leading to rapid keratinocyte turnover and immune inflammation.

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Psoriasis · Blood-Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Blood-Stasis is a common pattern in plaque-type psoriasis, characterized by microcirculatory disturbance, thickened plaques, dark red color, slow resolution, and chronic lesions. The core pathogenesis is Blood stasis in the skin collaterals, leading to microcirculatory disturbance, platelet aggregation, and chronic plaque formation.

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Psoriasis · Damp-Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat is a pattern in psoriasis, characterized by pustular or exudative psoriasis, neutrophil infiltration, elevated IL-8, pustule formation, exudation, and erythema. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the skin, causing pustule formation, exudation, and neutrophilic inflammation.

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Psoriasis: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 8 min
Body Area: Skin

Overview

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease affecting 2–4% of the global population. It presents as well-demarcated red, scaly plaques—most commonly on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back—accompanied by itching, pain, and significant psychosocial burden. The disease follows a relapsing-remitting course and is associated with comorbidities including psoriatic arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and depression.