Summer is the high season for the occurrence of sitz sores. According to traditional Chinese medicine, sitz sores are caused by the accumulation of damp heat evil toxins, and the treatment principle is to clear heat, dispel dampness, and stop itching. How to prevent sitz sores? Let me teach you!
The Causes of Sitz Sores
Sitz sores are mostly caused by prolonged sitting on sun-exposed benches during the hot summer, or sitting in damp and hot places, leading to the accumulation of summer heat and damp toxins, stagnation, and local skin damage.
Treatment Remedies for Sitz Sores
The treatment principles for sitz sores are to clear heat, dispel dampness, and stop itching.
(1) You can take the Five Flavor Disinfectant Drink internally and use Huang Bai or Ku Shen decoction for fumigation and washing, or sitz bath twice a day for 20 minutes each time.
(2) You can also apply powdered Gallnut and Borneol to the affected area once or twice a day.
Prevention Methods for Sitz Sores
(1) Summer is the peak season for sitz sores. People who sit for long periods of time should pay attention to preventing the occurrence of this condition. It is important to maintain personal hygiene and develop good dietary and lifestyle habits. If you do develop sitz sores, you should actively seek treatment.
Pay attention to the cleanliness of your skin, avoid scratching and squeezing the affected area. Sitz sores are mostly related to dampness, heat, sweating, and personal constitution, so it is important to avoid excessive heat, sweating, and wearing tight or hard pants.
(3) Use cushions with good breathability (avoid using cushions that are too hard or too soft, and in summer, you can use a mahjong mat cushion to improve ventilation and coolness, reducing sweat soaking in the buttocks).
(4) Patients should try to drink less alcohol, eat less greasy and spicy foods, and consume more fresh vegetables and fruits to increase vitamin intake and maintain smooth bowel movements.
