Traditional: Damp-heat syndrome marked by a heavy sensation in the upper back and shoulders; fullness and congestion in the chest and epigastrium; general¡P aching; swelling and severe pain in the legs and ankles; or skin lesion in the lower body manifested by itching, burning, and irritation.
Modern: Eczema in the genital area, urticaria, allergic purpura, neurodermatitis or other types of dermatitis in the lower limbs, gonorrhea, arthralgia with swelling and pain, somatic swelling and pain, and beriberi scabies.1-3
Pattern of Damp-Heat
