Chinese Doctor in San Francisco

July 15, 2009 9:31 AM

I will be in San Francisco for the next 48 hours, does anyone know of a good Chinese doctor I van visit for my eczema?

I have had eczema all my life and when it gets bad the only truly effective remedy I have found is a course of creams and teas from a Chinese doctor. Cortizone shots or pills can be effective but only for a short time. I've been travelling the last few months and my skin consistently has been bad and I would like to see a doctor in SF. Can anyone recommend one? I won't have a car so bonus points for one in the centre.

posted by jontyjago to Health & Fitness (4 answers total)

Could you see a regular demotologist for now, and get cortizone shots/pills for short term relief? Then make an appointment with your regular provider to get your needed medications from him/her.

Do you know the names of the creams/teas? If so then maybe you could buy them in a specialty shop?

Sorry I can't be more helpful.
posted by royalsong at 10:30 AM on July 15, 2009

I've heard good things about the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic. Plus it's cheap.
posted by granted at 10:50 AM on July 15, 2009 [1 favorite]

Oh, and you don't need a car to get anywhere in this city. Just use the 511.org trip planner.
posted by granted at 10:53 AM on July 15, 2009

Not a direct answer, but myself and two others I know of have gotten 100% eczema relief from evening primrose oil. No doctor of any ethnicity necessary.
posted by shothotbot at 2:44 PM on July 15, 2009