Skin conditions
TCM treatment for eczema, psoriasis & hives in Singapore
For over 20 years, Eastern Healing's physicians have helped patients with stubborn skin conditions find relief using Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture — without steroids.
Skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis), psoriasis and hives (urticaria) can be deeply frustrating — itchy, uncomfortable and often long-lasting despite years of treatment. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these conditions are understood as outward signs of an internal imbalance, commonly involving "heat", "dampness" or blood deficiency. Rather than only calming the skin from the outside, our approach works to correct that underlying imbalance so the skin can recover and stay clear.
Conditions we treat
- Eczema / atopic dermatitis (湿疹) — including long-standing, whole-body eczema
- Psoriasis (牛皮癣) — helping new, healthy skin appear without steroids
- Hives / urticaria (风膜) — recurring and chronic hives
- Shingles & postherpetic neuralgia (带状疱疹)
- Acne, pimples & rosacea (痤疮)
- Seborrheic dermatitis and other chronic skin complaints
How we treat skin conditions
Treatment is tailored to each patient after a careful diagnosis. It typically combines:
- Internal herbal medicine to address the root pattern — clearing heat and dampness, nourishing the blood and calming inflammation from within.
- External herbal therapies — herbal washes, creams and lotions to soothe and repair the skin.
- Acupuncture to reduce itch, calm the body and support healing.
- Dietary and lifestyle guidance — our physicians often advise avoiding cold drinks and identifying triggering foods.
“I had eczema since I was a kid — for 30 years — all over my body. I was quite unwilling to try one more Chinese physician, but my itchiness was intense. The physicians were confident and told us to have patience, sharing that they've treated many eczema, psoriasis and hives patients over 20 years who recovered. To my surprise, my skin got well.”
— Long-term eczema patient
Chronic skin conditions take time to reverse, especially when they have been present for many years. With consistent treatment and patience, many of our patients have seen significant, lasting improvement.
Skin condition FAQs
Can TCM cure eczema?
TCM aims to treat eczema at its root by clearing internal heat and dampness and strengthening the body, rather than only suppressing symptoms. Many of our long-term eczema patients have seen their skin clear over a course of herbal medicine and acupuncture. Results vary by individual and the severity and duration of the condition.
Do you use steroids?
No. We treat eczema, psoriasis and hives with Chinese herbal medicine (internal and external) and acupuncture, without steroids.
How long does treatment take?
Chronic skin conditions present for years usually require a few months of consistent treatment; relief from itch and inflammation often comes earlier. Your physician will advise at consultation.
What should I avoid during treatment?
Our physicians often advise avoiding cold drinks and certain triggering foods, and will give personalised dietary and lifestyle guidance to support recovery.
Take the first step to clearer skin
Speak to a physician who has helped many patients with eczema, psoriasis and hives. Book at a branch near you.