TCM Clinical Outcomes

Visualise Your Healing Trajectory

Acne Acid Reflux / GERD Bell’s Palsy Bloating/Reflux Bloating & Gas Cancer Pain Chronic Constipation Chronic Cough Chronic Diarrhea Chronic Fatigue Eczema Excessive Sweating Fertility Support Frequent Cold Gout (Acute/Chronic) Hair Loss (AGA) Hay Fever Hives (Chronic) IBS (Cramps/Pain) IVF Support PMS Stress/Anxiety TMJ (Jaw Pain) Weight Loss Insomnia

Eczema

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What to Expect When You Visit Us for Eczema

When you visit us for eczema, we take a holistic approach to understand not only your skin symptoms but also your digestion, stress levels, and immune health. Using traditional diagnostic methods, we identify underlying patterns contributing to inflammation and irritation. Treatment may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle advice to help soothe the skin and reduce flare-ups. Our focus is to support long-term skin health by addressing the root causes of imbalance.

Time to Initial Symptom Relief

4–8 wks typical

Start Median: 6 weeks Favourable outcome
100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
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Results Comparison

Recovery Rate (TCM)

With TCM 65% – 75%
No Treatment / Spontaneous ~15%
How Does the Treatment Work? ⓘ
Acupuncture Stops the itch.
Herbal Medicine Heals skin barrier & redness.

Sustained Relief (%)

3 / 6 / 12 months
3 months 85%
6 months 70%
12 months 62%

Factors Influencing Recovery Speed

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Moisture Management

• Skin barrier care and irritation control may reduce flare intensity. • Consistent skin support often improves comfort over time.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

• A calmer, less reactive diet may support recovery. • Avoiding known triggers often reduces repeated flare-ups.

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Chronic Scratching

• Scratching can damage the skin barrier further. • Repeated irritation often extends recovery time.

Topical Steroid Overuse

• Prolonged dependence can complicate skin recovery in some cases. • The overall picture may become harder to stabilise.

What does the Evidence say?
Emerging research suggests that TCM treatments, including acupuncture and herbal medicine, may help reduce the severity and frequency of eczema symptoms. References Zhang, C. S., Yu, J. J., Parker, S., Zhang, A. L., May, B., Lu, C., & Xue, C. C. (2015). Oral Chinese herbal medicine combined with pharmacotherapy for eczema. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4).

How do we estimate outcomes?

We combine insights from published research, our own experience and that of our peers, along with typical treatment timelines and conservative modelling assumptions, to map out common trajectories. The ranges presented reflect our experience only.

Important Disclaimer

This tool is intended for visualisation and general educational purposes only, to help clients gain a broad understanding of some common conditions managed by our practitioners. It is based on practitioner experience and selected published research. It does not account for individual circumstances, including your specific condition, medical history, medications, or other personal factors. Health conditions are complex, and outcomes can vary significantly between individuals. Our treatments are not a substitute for medical care provided by your healthcare professional. You should always follow the advice and treatment plan recommended by your medical practitioner, and consult them directly for guidance specific to your situation.