Is Purslane effective in treating skin allergies?

Nowadays, many people often encounter some skin diseases and have been deeply troubled. In order to get rid of these skin diseases, the first thing we need to do is to find various methods of treatment. In fact, Purslane is a relatively common Chinese medicine and has a good effect on skin diseases.

In the daily outpatient clinics of the dermatology department, a large proportion of patients are suffering from allergic skin diseases. These patients did not handle the condition properly at the first moment of onset, such as scratching, scalding with hot water, etc., which not only had no effect, but made the condition worse and even spread to the whole body. In fact, for milder skin allergies, you can use local materials for emergency treatment.

Once skin allergies occur, the first thing to do is to stop using substances that may cause allergies, such as new cosmetics, newly bought clothes, etc., and stop using daily skin care products, and then clean the red, swollen, and itchy areas appropriately. Next, you can choose to boil the Chinese medicine Purslane in water and apply cold wet compress to achieve the effect of anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and relieving erythema.

The specific method is: take 15-30 grams of purslane (fresh is best, you can also buy herbal slices at the pharmacy), add 500 ml of water and boil it, let it cool to lukewarm (about 20°C), use 5-6 layers of gauze or a small towel of equal thickness, soak it in the medicine, take it out and squeeze it slightly until no water drips, cover it on the rash, change it every 5-10 minutes (slightly longer when it is cold), and continue for more than half an hour. Following this method, mild allergies can be relieved quickly. If it is ineffective or worsens further, you should go to a regular hospital for treatment in time.

It is particularly important to remind you not to buy and use corticosteroid ointments at will, especially not to apply them on the face. Although effective in the short term, long-term use can cause serious side effects.