Acne

Frustration, loss of confidence a feeling of self-consciousness, most acne sufferers would do absolutely anything to rid themselves of this debilitating condition and most of us have. There are many drugs, creams, herbs and cleansers all claiming to rid you of what seems to be an uncontrollable skin problem.

I’ve been an acne sufferer for most of my life, going through chronic bouts of acne about every 3-4 years. As a teen I used countless topical and prescription antibiotics that helped for a period of time but not permanently. It took me a while to understand acne and use the medicine I practice to correct my acne from the inside out.

Acne is an internal condition, something that is hereditary and is due to one’s constitution. The body is not functioning as efficiently as it could and as a result is producing a build up in the body that rises and erupts on the skin as acne.

There are many types of acne that exist:

Small papules that look like small, red, inflamed tender bumps

Pustules: inflamed, and appears as a red circle with a white or yellow center.

Nodules: Nodules are large, hard bumps under the skin's surface. Scarring is common. nodular acne consists of acne spots which are much larger, can be quite painful and can sometimes last for months.

Cysts: An acne cyst can appear similar to a nodule, but is pus-filled, and has been described as having a diameter of 5mm or more across. They can be painful.

The quality of the acne is important to determine the diagnosis according to Chinese medicine. A combination of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can be used to relieve all of the above types of acne. The treatment focuses on helping the body to perform and function better, preventing the eruption of new acne and helping to heal the old ones.

The treatment plans for treating acne will vary based on how each person responds but to ensure long lasting effects, treatment plans will vary from 8 – 12 weeks. You should start to see a decrease in the inflammation, decrease in new eruptions and increased healing of existing acne within 3-4 weeks.

Chinese Medicine Diagnosis:

Lung Heat with heat in the blood

Heat is surging up to the face causing red pimples with heat and pain in the local area. Red complexion with pusy eruptions.

Damp heat in the large intestine and stomach

This condition usually relates to diet causing phlegm heat. Red swollen eruptions and a shiny oily complexion, pusy eruptions, nodules, itchiness, pain, constipation, and dark yellow urine and decreased appetite.

Spleen Dysfunction with Damp Phlegm

The spleen is unable to transform and transport dampness which turns to phlegm which turns to heat. Dull red complexion with deep eruptions, nodules, slow healing acne which leaves scars.

Chinese Medicine can be a natural solution for you, that will not only heal and prevent acne but improve your over all health.