Can Capsules of She Du Qing treat skin allergies?

Generally, Wet Toxin Clearing Capsules (Shiduqing Capsules) may help alleviate skin allergies caused by blood deficiency with wind-dryness or damp-heat accumulation in the skin. However, their effectiveness is limited for skin allergies triggered by other causes. If in doubt, it is recommended to seek medical advice in advance. Detailed analysis is as follows:

When skin allergy presents with symptoms such as dryness, flaking, significant itching, scratch marks, and pigmentation, accompanied by dry mouth and constipation, it is often associated with blood deficiency with wind-dryness. The ingredients in Wet Toxin Clearing Capsules, such as Rehmannia glutinosa (Sh熟地) and Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui), can nourish the blood, moisten dryness, dispel wind, and relieve itching, thus helping to alleviate these discomforts.

If skin allergy is caused by acute allergic reactions such as contact dermatitis or allergic urticaria, presenting as sudden red rashes, hives, and severe itching with rapid onset and severe symptoms, Wet Toxin Clearing Capsules may not effectively control symptoms quickly. In such cases, other targeted treatments are required, and relying solely on these capsules may not be effective.

During the use of Wet Toxin Clearing Capsules, it is important to monitor any changes in symptoms. If there is no improvement or if symptoms worsen after 3–5 days of medication, the capsules should be discontinued and professional medical assistance sought promptly to avoid delaying treatment. At the same time, keep the skin clean and avoid contact with suspected allergens.