Chronic autumn eczema in Grenoble: when dryness cracks the tissues

In autumn, the skin dries out, cracks and itches: it is the season of chronic eczema. In traditional Chinese medicine, this season belongs to Metal and dryness — the skin, like bark, cracks as the fluids withdraw.

Why dry eczema? The perspective of Chinese medicine

In TCM, autumn draws the sap down to the roots: organic fluids diminish and the skin barrier loses its protective moisture. When Blood nourishes the skin poorly and dryness generates Wind, chronic eczema sets in: an arid land, swept by a persistent Wind. We nourish the Blood and the fluids rather than merely soothing the surface.

Two common patterns in practice

Xue deficiency generating Wind and Dryness

Dry, cracked skin, itching especially in the evening, dull complexion, fatigue, brittle nails.

**Tongue**: pale, thin · **Pulse**: fine, weak

Persistent Wind-Heat in the Xue layer

Persistent red patches, intense itching, sensation of heat, worsening at night.

**Tongue**: red, red spots · **Pulse**: rapid

What traditional Chinese medicine offers

Acupuncture

Points that nourish the Blood and the fluids; points that disperse residual Wind.

Diet

Nourish the Blood and moisture: black sesame, walnuts, pear, honey, dark green vegetables, broths. Avoid dry, spicy foods and alcohol.

Lifestyle

Moisturise the skin without irritating it, avoid baths that are too hot, sleep enough — the Blood replenishes at night.

The acupuncture points most often used for this reason: V17, E36, F8, RT6.

The combined approach of sophrology and Chinese medicine in Grenoble

Traditional Chinese medicine and sophrology complement each other: the former acts on the body's energetic balance, the latter on the nervous system and stress management. Combining the two makes it possible to address the terrain — the ground that sustains the symptom — and the emotional state that accompanies it. In Grenoble, at the Centre Équilibre, this combined approach is built session after session, according to your own profile.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my eczema come back in autumn?

The dryness of the season dries out the fluids: in TCM, the skin loses its protective moisture and Wind settles there.

Should I stop washing?

No, but avoid baths that are too hot and harsh soaps that aggravate the dryness.

Does TCM replace topical corticosteroids?

No. It supports the terrain. No skin treatment should be changed without medical advice.

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**Ghislaine Morin**, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and sophrologist, welcomes you at 29 Quai Claude Bernard, 38000 Grenoble. Book on 06 24 90 04 98 or online at https://calendly.com/centre-equilibre-sophrologie

More about sophrology and Chinese medicine in Grenoble : www.sophrologue-grenoble.fr/medecine-chinoise-a-grenoble-38000-38100