Scleroderma & Dermatomyositis (The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine)

In clinical practice, scleroderma and dermatomyositis (DMS) are commonly and frequently seen in the dermatological department. These diseases invade the skin as well as multiple organs, thus severely influence health and are even life threatening. Therefore, they are recognized as difficult diseases to be cured with poor prognosis. Based on pattern differentiation, Chinese medical approaches can effectively decrease the side effects in biomedical therapies, regulate the immune system and improve the patients' health and life quality. Our editorial board made a refined summarization of Chinese medical clinical diagnosis and treatment, according to extended clinical observation and current research results. Indeed, this book is considered as a guide to medical treatment for patients. This book is one of the well-organized and comprehensive series of The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine which aims to guide the reader through the complexity of clinical practice. This book discusses, in detail, the clinical experience of ancient and modern-day renowned physicians and enables the practitioner to become more adept at using Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma and dermatomyositis.