Course introduction

Dermatology in Chinese Medicine

Mit Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji

It is estimated that skin diseases account for between 20-25% of all cases seen by doctors worldwide, yet many patients continue to suffer without sustainable solutions offered to them. This three-hour overview of Chinese Medicine Dermatology, divided into 4 parts, demonstrates the power and undoubted benefits of Chinese Medicine, when properly applied.

It outlines the essential concepts of Chinese medicine dermatological treatment principles in a practical and approachable way. Illustrated throughout with hundreds of photographic slides, it presents the fundamentals that are needed to navigate this important subject.

This webinar is directed at beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Anyone at the outset of their clinical work or hoping to specialise will be set on the right path and gain a solid entry to the fundamentals; those with a lot of experience, even with many years of clinical work under their belt, will find invaluable nuggets derived from over 40 years of Mazin's experience, presented in his inimitable style, that will bring their practice alive and instantly transform treatment outcomes.

Three brand new case histories of Psoriasis are presented, firstly to outline general principles of the TCM dermatological approach, and then to describe in great detail principles of pattern diagnosis, treatment plan and progress, as well as formula construction and adjustments all the way to the successful conclusion of the case.

Mazin has successfully taught thousands of students worldwide, with many attending his courses repeatedly, as their familiarity with the topic increases, they glean new insights from deeper understanding, which translates directly into their clinical work and helps them to change their patient’s life's.

Accredited Video Course

(lifetime access)

  • 3 CEU credits (EMR, TCM-Fachverband and ASA)

  • Course fee: CHF 120.-

  • Course duration: 3.1 Std.

  • Watch and rewind video as often as you like

  • Learn at your own pace

  • Certificate included

  • Ask your questions to your lecturer by e-mail

Course preview

Course overview

  • 1

    Clinical Overview

    • Part 1

    • Part 2

    • Part 3

    • Part 4

    • Quiz

Instructor

Dr.

Mazin Al-Khafaji

Mazin started his studies in the Chinese language and acupuncture in 1979. After completing a 3-year full time programme in acupuncture in the UK, he travelled to China where between 1983 and 1987 he spent 4 years studying Chinese medicine as well as further studies in the Chinese language. He enrolled in the Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine where he studied exclusively herbal medicine alongside Chinese students. Since his return to the UK in 1987, he has been in full time practice entirely devoted to three main areas – autoimmune disease, allergic disease, and skin disease. He lectures widely all over the world on these subjects and over the past 18 years has run the Dermatology Diploma Programme in both Europe & North America www.practitioner.dermatology-m.com other lectures are also available online), all graduates of this programme automatically becoming members of the International TCM Dermatology Association (www.tcmdermatology.org). He has developed the unique Dermatology-M range of topical products and herbal cosmetics from Chinese herbal ingredients to address many common skin disorders (www.dermatology-m.com). He is the author of numerous articles and co-author of the international textbook A Manual of Acupuncture.