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TCM Cosmetology

Rating 3.2
Word count
197K words
Chapters
61
ISBN
9787513270090

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Summary

This is one of the textbooks in the modern apprenticeship vocational education series. Integrating the distinctive features of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with the latest treatment techniques, it highlights the characteristics of vocational education. It is suitable not only for teachers and students in colleges and universities but also as a reference for members of the public.

Editor's review

As a textbook in the modern apprenticeship vocational education series, this book presents the theoretical foundations of TCM cosmetology alongside the latest treatment techniques, maintaining the characteristics of TCM pattern differentiation and treatment while responding to vocational education's emphasis on practical skills. The textbook's approach clearly leans toward "learning for application," establishing a relatively close connection between knowledge transmission and skills training rather than merely listing formulas or techniques. For teachers and students, it offers a path from classroom to workplace; for public learners, it is an accessible reference to follow step by step. Notably, the book discusses TCM cosmetology within the context of modern medical technology—an open stance that helps readers avoid viewing traditional techniques in isolation. Readers are advised to proceed in tandem with practical training sessions, mapping each knowledge module to specific operational scenarios in order to appreciate the textbook's design intent.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Students in cosmetology-related programs at TCM colleges who need a配套 textbook for systematic study of theory and practice
  • Beauty industry practitioners seeking to supplement TCM pattern differentiation approaches and standardized techniques
  • Vocational college teachers looking for curriculum frameworks and case materials suitable for apprenticeship teaching
  • General learners interested in TCM cosmetology who need a clearly structured introductory reference

Not a good fit for

  • Absolute beginners with no TCM background who expect to quickly master beauty techniques
  • Research-oriented readers seeking in-depth scientific literature or cutting-edge experimental data
  • Clinicians focused solely on Western dermatological diagnostic and treatment pathways

Reading tips

  1. Read the theoretical section first to build a pattern differentiation framework before moving to technique chapters, avoiding memorizing techniques without understanding principles
  2. After each module, design a small practical training task to test understanding through operation
  3. Given the textbook's vocational education orientation, organize knowledge points into workplace task lists for easier review and retrieval

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 专家指导委员会
  3. 编纂委员会
  4. 《中医美容》编委会
  5. 陈序
  6. 张序
  7. 编写说明
  8. 前言
  9. 上篇 总论
  10. 第一章 绪论
  11. 第一节 中医美容的概念
  12. 第二节 中医美容的特点
  13. 第三节 中医美容的分类
  14. 第四节 中医美容的发展前景
  15. 第二章 中医美容发展简史
  16. 第一节 中医美容的起源
  17. 第二节 中医美容的萌芽
  18. 第三节 中医美容的形成
  19. 第四节 中医美容的发展
  20. 第五节 现代美容学的兴起
  21. 第三章 美容学基础理论
  22. 第一节 中医美容基础理论
  23. 第二节 现代皮肤美容基础理论
  24. 第三节 化妆品概述
  25. 第四节 现代美容治疗技术概论
  26. 中篇 美容治疗
  27. 第四章 美容相关辨证治疗概述
  28. 第一节 四诊概述
  29. 第二节 辨证治疗概述
  30. 第三节 外治法概述
  31. 第五章 中医美容治疗技术
  32. 第一节 中药面膜治疗
  33. 第二节 针灸治疗
  34. 第六章 损美性皮肤病的治疗
  35. 第一节 漆疮
  36. 第二节 皮质激素依赖性皮炎
  37. 第三节 粉花疮
  38. 第四节 黧黑斑
  39. 第五节 疣目
  40. 第六节 粉刺
  41. 第七节 酒渣鼻
  42. 第八节 白屑风
  43. 第九节 油风
  44. 第十节 发蛀脱发
  45. 第十一节 手足皲裂
  46. 第十二节 日晒疮
  47. 第十三节 油灰指甲
  48. 第十四节 唇风
  49. 下篇 美容保健
  50. 第七章 面部肌肤养护
  51. 第一节 清洁和卸妆
  52. 第二节 保湿
  53. 第三节 防晒
  54. 第四节 美白
  55. 第五节 抗皱
  56. 第八章 唇部养护
  57. 第九章 身体护理
  58. 第十章 手足甲护理
  59. 第十一章 头发护理
  60. 附录 中医美容处方
  61. 主要参考书目

FAQ

Can I understand this textbook without a TCM background?
The textbook is aimed at vocational education and presents theory relatively systematically, but it assumes some familiarity with foundational concepts such as yin-yang and the five elements, zang-fu organs, and meridians. Readers with absolutely no background are advised to first study basic TCM theory before tackling this book; otherwise, they may remain at the level of rote memorization.
How is this book different from ordinary TCM cosmetology readings?
This book belongs to the modern apprenticeship vocational education textbook series. Its organization revolves around workplace competencies and emphasizes the connection between theory and practical training rather than popular-science-style experience sharing. It is better suited for systematic study following a course schedule than for casual browsing.
What should members of the public pay attention to when self-studying this book?
The book involves manual techniques and pattern differentiation approaches, and self-learners may lack feedback. It is advisable to consult instructional videos or attend short-term training while reading, especially regarding acupoint location and application pressure, where professional guidance is needed to avoid deviations.

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黄青 Author

Huang Qing is an author for whom limited public information is currently available; the database contains two works by this author, represented by Skin Healthy and Beautiful and Traditional Chinese Medicine Cosmetology. Judging from the titles and the common categories, the writing centers on skin health and traditional Chinese medicine cosmetology, while also touching on the popularization of medical knowledge and related examination content. Skin Healthy and Beautiful approaches skin care in an accessible style and addresses general readers concerned with everyday skincare and skin condition, whereas Traditional Chinese Medicine Cosmetology leans toward the professional side of TCM cosmetology, involving the combination of cosmetology with TCM theory and methods. One work is more popular and the other more specialized, indicating the author's continuing interest in writing at the intersection of medical cosmetology and TCM cosmetology. Because information such as dates of birth and death, nationality, education, and professional experience is not available, no speculation is made here; the subject matter and style are presented solely on the basis of the works in the database.

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