Current traditional Chinese medicine treatments of psoriasis vulgaris

Abstract

Psoriasis is a kind of immune‐mediated chronic skin disease induced by combined genetic and environmental factors. The effective and safe treatment of psoriasis has always been a challenge in dermatology clinics. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), an important direction for the current treatment of psoriasis, is characterized by historical significance, unique characteristics, and rich experience. In recent years, the “hemo‐modulating therapy” of TCM has reached a consensus with excellent progress in the treatment of psoriasis. This paper reviews the current TCM treatments of psoriasis and discusses the possibilities for psoriasis disease management.