扁平疣
Alias扁瘊
Traditional Chinese Medicine Definition
Flat Warts, also known as flat warts, are categorized under "Wart Lesions" in traditional Chinese medicine. According to the "Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine," flat warts are caused by the binding of wind pathogenic factors to the skin, or due to liver depression and qi stagnation, and blood stasis in the meridians. They are characterized by flat papules on the skin, which are smooth in texture and have a color similar to normal skin, commonly found on areas such as the face and the back of the hands.
In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, the core pathogenesis of flat warts is the binding of wind pathogenic factors to the skin, or liver depression and qi stagnation, leading to blood stasis in the meridians. Common precipitating factors include emotional disorders, irregular diet, and overexertion. During the process of differentiation, attention should be paid to the following key points: wind-heat binding syndrome is characterized by the sudden increase in papules with slight itching; liver depression and blood stasis syndrome is characterized by a long course of illness and persistent papules. In terms of treatment, the principles of clearing heat, expelling wind, detoxifying, and resolving masses should be followed for wind-heat binding syndrome; or the principles of soothing the liver, activating blood, softening hardness, and resolving masses should be followed for liver depression and blood stasis syndrome. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the treatment of flat warts should focus on harmonizing qi and blood, unblocking the meridians, and achieving the goal of eliminating wart lesions.
Common Syndrome Types and Key Points of Differentiation
风热搏结证
Main Manifestations：皮疹突发增多,微痒
Management Approach：疏风清热,解毒散结
肝郁血瘀证
Main Manifestations：病程长,皮疹顽固不消
Management Approach：疏肝活血,软坚散结
The above syndrome information is based on traditional Chinese medicine textbooks and clinical standards. Specific differentiation should be completed by a practicing traditional Chinese medicine physician in person.
Physician's Clinical Insights
Patients with flat warts often suffer from qi stagnation and blood stasis. By promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, soothing the liver, and alleviating depression, the warts will naturally regress.
— 李明久 中医执业医师
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参考文献：《中医内科学》（十三五规划教材）、《中医病证诊断疗效标准》(ZY/T001.1-94)、《中医病证分类与代码》(GB/T 15657-2021)