Skin Disorders in South Plainfield, NJ

Eczema, psoriasis, acne, hives and other skin conditions seen at Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ. Each page below explains the condition and what research says about acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine alongside dermatology care.

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Acne

Acne is a common skin condition in which hair follicles clog with oil and dead skin cells and become inflamed, causing blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or deeper lumps. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people with acne. This care works alongside dermatology treatment and does not replace it.

Alopecia

Alopecia is hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body, and it has several different causes, including autoimmune disease, inherited sensitivity to hormones, stress, medicines and scalp conditions. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people with alopecia. This care works alongside medical evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a common, contagious fungal infection of the skin of the feet, usually starting between the toes. Antifungal medicine is the main treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, herbal medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and acupuncture are offered only as complementary care alongside your medical care, and the research behind them is limited.

Cold Sores

Cold sores, also called fever blisters or herpes labialis, are painful blisters on or around the lips caused by the herpes simplex virus, which stays in the body and can flare up again. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, herbal medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and acupuncture are offered as complementary care, and the research is limited. This care does not replace antiviral treatment or your physician.

Dermatitis

Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin that causes redness, itching and sometimes blisters, scaling or cracking. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the itch, sleep disruption and stress that come with it. This care works alongside your doctor’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Eczema

Eczema, most often atopic dermatitis, is a long-lasting skin condition that causes dry, red, intensely itchy patches that flare and settle over time. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for eczema, especially itch, sleep and stress. This care works alongside your doctor’s treatment and does not replace it.

Herpes Simplex

Herpes simplex is a lifelong viral infection that causes recurring blisters or sores, most often on the lips (oral herpes) or genital area. It needs a physician’s diagnosis and, when advised, antiviral medicine. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, our care is supportive only: acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine may help with stress, discomfort and well-being alongside your medical care. They do not treat the virus.

Hives

Hives, also called urticaria, are itchy, raised welts that appear and fade on the skin, sometimes with deeper swelling called angioedema. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for long-lasting hives and the itch, sleep loss and stress that go with them. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and treatment and does not replace it.

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that goes beyond what the body needs to regulate temperature. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people living with it. Research on these approaches for hyperhidrosis itself is very limited, so this care works alongside a medical evaluation and does not replace it.

Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is a long-lasting inflammatory condition that causes itchy, purplish bumps on the skin and white or sore patches in the mouth, genitals, nails or scalp. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment, and our care is supportive only. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered alongside your physician’s or dentist’s care, mainly for comfort, stress and well-being.

Melasma

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown or gray-brown patches, usually on the face, and is linked to sun exposure, hormones and genetics. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside a dermatologist’s treatment and daily sun protection. Research on these approaches is limited, and they do not replace medical care.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-lasting immune-mediated skin condition that causes red, scaly, often itchy patches, and it can also affect the nails and joints. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside your dermatologist’s treatment, including for stress and general well-being. Research is limited, and this care does not replace medical treatment.

Rashes

A rash is a change in the color, texture or look of the skin, such as redness, bumps, blisters, scaling or welts, and it can have many causes. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the itch and discomfort of rashes once the cause has been medically identified. This care does not replace a diagnosis or medical treatment.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a long-lasting inflammatory skin condition of the central face that causes flushing, redness, visible blood vessels and sometimes acne-like bumps. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people living with rosacea, with attention to triggers and stress. This care works alongside your dermatologist and does not replace medical treatment.

Shingles

Shingles is a painful, blistering rash caused by the chickenpox virus waking up in a nerve, usually on one side of the body or face. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for shingles pain and the nerve pain that can follow it. Shingles needs prompt medical evaluation, and this care does not replace antiviral treatment or your physician’s care.

Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Topical steroid withdrawal is a skin reaction of burning, itching and redness that some people develop after stopping long-term use of medium to high-potency steroid creams. It needs medical guidance. Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ offers acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine only as supportive care for itch, sleep and stress, alongside your physician. No clinical trials of these therapies exist for this condition, and we never advise changing prescribed steroids.

Urticaria

Urticaria, also called hives, is a skin condition with itchy, raised welts that come and go, sometimes with deeper swelling called angioedema. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for itch, sleep and stress. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin condition in which pigment-making cells are lost, leaving pale or white patches on the skin and sometimes the hair. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside dermatology treatment. This care does not replace medical treatment, and the research on it is limited.

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