- Acne Body Map
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the location of acne reflects the health status of various organs in the body. Different areas of acne can indicate different health issues. For example, the chin is related to the uterus and endocrine system, the left cheek corresponds to the liver, the right cheek is related to the lungs, and acne around the lips is associated with the gastrointestinal system. Below, we will detail the possible causes and improvement methods for acne in different areas:
Face
- Forehead – Excess Liver and Heart Fire Causes: Related to emotional fluctuations, overthinking, and stress, which can easily lead to anxiety and anger.
- Reduce stress, adjust your lifestyle rhythm, avoid staying up late, and try to sleep before midnight.
- Left Cheek – Liver Causes: Decreased detoxification function of the liver leads to toxin accumulation.
Maintain a pleasant mood, exercise regularly to improve blood circulation, and help detoxify.
- Right Cheek – Lungs
Causes: Rising lung fire may be accompanied by dry throat or occasional coughing.
- Focus on clearing the lungs and hydrating; diet can include ingredients like lily and mountain yam.
- Nose – Stomach and Lungs Causes: May result from stomach fire or lung heat, accompanied by gastrointestinal discomfort.
Pay attention to your diet, avoid spicy and greasy foods, and address constipation issues.
- Philtrum – Lip Area and Intestines Causes: Eating out and preferring heavier flavors may lead to intestinal heat, often accompanied by constipation.
Eat lightly and increase the intake of high-fiber fruits and vegetables to promote intestinal health.
- Chin – Endocrine/Uterus Causes: Excess oil secretion due to menstrual cycle and hormonal fluctuations.
Eat lightly before menstruation, reduce ice drinks and raw foods, and ensure. adequate rest to minimize liver heat accumulation.
Body
- Chest – Liver, Stomach, Intestines Causes: Related to poor diet or allergies to certain foods.
- Back – Toxin Accumulation, Bladder Damp-Heat Causes: Stress from life can lead to hormonal imbalances and excessive sebum secretion.
Reduce stress, eat lightly,and exercise regularly to promote metabolism.
TCM Treatment for Acne
Traditional Chinese Medicine often adopts a holistic approach to treat acne (acne vulgaris), focusing on balancing the body’s yin and yang, qi, blood, and organ functions. Below are some common TCM methods for treating acne:
- Differentiation of Syndromes
TCM treatment typically varies based on specific symptoms of the patient, the location and color of the acne, and other associated symptoms. Common syndrome types include:
1.Excess Liver Fire: Usually accompanied by irritability, facial redness, and red papules; can use herbs to clear liver heat and detoxify.
2.Spleen Qi Deficiency with Damp-Heat: Often accompanied by excessive facial oiliness and pustules; can choose herbs that strengthen the spleen and resolve dampness.
3.Blood Heat: Accompanied by red, swollen, and painful acne, using cooling blood and detoxifying approaches.
- Herbal Therapy
Clearing Heat and Detoxifying: Herbs like honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and dandelion can help clear internal heat and toxins.
Regulating Spleen and Stomach: Atractylodes and Poria can enhance the spleen’s function, reducing damp-heat production.
Inviorating Bolld and Resolving Stasis:Peach kernel and safflower help promote blood circulation and reduce acne formation.
Acupuncture
By needling specific acupuncture points, TCM can adjust the body’s qi and blood, which is effective in reducing inflammation and improving skin conditions.
This holistic approach highlights the importance of addressing both internal imbalances and external symptoms in managing acne.
