Acne is very common conditions and most people face it during puberty, but it tends to vanish with time. There are many people, who might have to stay with acne for a much longer period of time. Acne is a condition that affects the regions that are rich in sebaceous glands like face, back, chest and upper arms. According to acupuncture and conventional Chinese medicine practitioners this is a condition that occurs due to trapped heat in our body. This condition may occur due to stress, hormonal changes, menstruation, emotions and nutritional imbalance. Traditional Chinese medicine can in fact help in relieving our body from this accumulated heat.
So when speaking of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, most effective strategies is to try and locate the actual source of heat in our body. Apart from location, color and severity of formation and resolution are also vital in determining treatment strategies. When speaking of acne infection, the pustules formations are more seen on chin, forehead and nose. These can always tend to grow immediately giving rise to skin irritation and pain.
The conventional form of Chinese medicine helps in treating lung heat and controlling it. Dampness is also one of the prime factors in the formulation of acne pustules. Traditional Chinese herbal medicines and acupuncture are looked as best working remedies for treating acne conditions.
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