Psoriasis in Grenoble: the view of Chinese medicine

Red plaques covered with scales, itching, cycles of flare-ups and remissions: psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is read as Blood Heat and Wind at the surface.

Why psoriasis? The view of Chinese medicine

In TCM, psoriasis often combines three elements: Blood Heat (a background inflammatory terrain), a dryness that nourishes the skin poorly, and a Wind that settles at the surface. Flare-ups frequently react to stress, infections and climate. The support targets the terrain of the Blood as much as the surface.

Two pictures frequently seen in practice

Blood Heat

Bright red plaques, thick scales, pruritus, worsening with stress, a sensation of heat.

**Tongue**: red, yellow coating · **Pulse**: rapid, tight

Blood Deficiency with Wind and Dryness (older forms)

Pale, dry plaques, fine scales, evening pruritus, fragile skin, fatigue.

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

What traditional Chinese medicine offers

Acupuncture

Points that clear Blood Heat and disperse Wind; regular sessions, particularly before periods of flare-up.

Dietetics

Limit alcohol, spices, seafood and sugar; favour green vegetables, squash, grains, fish.

Lifestyle

Stress management (a major flare-up factor), sleep, hydrating the skin without aggression.

Acupuncture points most often used for this complaint: V17, RT10, DM14.

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 treat the terrain — the one that maintains 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 profile.

Frequently asked questions

Does TCM cure psoriasis?

No. It is a chronic disease that requires dermatological follow-up. TCM supports the terrain and comfort.

Why do my plaques worsen with stress?

Stress fuels Blood Heat: it is a flare-up factor recognised in medicine as in TCM.

Should I stop topical treatments?

Never without dermatological advice. TCM does not alter any treatment.

Learn more

→ [TCM practitioner in Grenoble](/praticien-en-medecine-traditionnelle-chinoise-a-grenoble)

→ [Chinese medicine and sleep in Grenoble](/medecine-chinoise-et-sommeil-a-grenoble)

→ [Acupuncture in Grenoble](/l-acupuncture-a-grenoble)

**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