TCM treatment of acne

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It is believed that the face, nose, chest and back belong to the lung, and acne is often caused by wind heat obstructing the skin through the lung; or it is caused by excessive eating of fatty, greasy and spicy food, accumulation of heat in the spleen and stomach, endogenous damp heat, and fumigation on the face; or it is caused by the body of youth, vigorous blood, rising Yang heat, fighting with wind cold, and blocking the skin. Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to syndrome differentiation in the treatment of acne

TCM treatment of acne

1. Lung heat and blood heat. Facial acne is mainly red papules, acne and pustules, accompanied by greasy and a little red nodules, dry mouth, upset, insomnia, dry red stool, red tongue, yellow fur, pulse number. It is advisable to clear the lung and heat. The prescription is modified Pipa Qingfei Decoction, decocted in water, 1 dose per day, taken twice. 　　

2. Heat accumulation in spleen and stomach. The rash is red, accompanied by persistent food, abdominal distension, constipation, red tongue, yellow greasy fur, slippery pulse or moistening number. It is suitable to clear away heat, remove dampness and unblock Fu organs. The prescription is Sanhuang pill and Yinchenhao Decoction, decocted in water, one dose a day, taken twice. 　　

3. Heat poison. The occurrence and severity of acne is obviously related to the menstrual cycle, often accompanied by irregular menstruation, emotional discomfort, breast pain and other discomfort, red tongue, yellowish fur, pulse string count. It is suitable to clear away heat and toxin. The prescription is Erhua decoction, decocted in water, 1 dose per day, taken twice.

matters needing attention

Eat less food with high fat and sugar, avoid spicy food and alcohol, increase fresh vegetables and fruits appropriately, and avoid squeezing with hands and using cosmetics indiscriminately.