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Plaster wind

膏药风 〔膏藥風〕gāo yào fēng

Redness and swelling, and, in severe cases, blistering, erosion, and weeping of the skin as a result of applying a medicinal plaster, elephant skin plaster, or the like. The affected area may be square or round like the shape of the plaster and is clearly circumscribed. It is associated with itching or burning sensation, and spreads if scratched.

Medicinal therapy: Use Three Yellows Wash Preparation (三黄洗剂 sān huáng xǐ jì); if there is ulceration, apply Indigo Paste (青黛膏 qīng dài gāo).

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