Is Traditional Chinese Medicine effective in treating acne cysts?

Everyone will go through puberty. Some people are very fortunate not to have acne, but some people will have a lot of acne, and they will never go away. This will gradually form acne cysts, which greatly affects a person's appearance and makes people always worry about this matter. So, how does traditional Chinese medicine treat acne cysts? Below, let’s learn about traditional Chinese medicine treatment of acne cysts through some professional information.

1. Endogenous factors

(1) Excessive secretion of androgen is the main cause. Especially during adolescence, excessive secretion of androgen in males and females is the main cause of acne. Androgens can directly stimulate the increase of sebaceous glands, promote the keratinization of hair follicles, clog the pores and cause inflammation, resulting in the formation of acne, pustules, nodules and even cysts.

(2) It is related to the female menstrual cycle. For some women, symptoms worsen before menstruation. It is mainly related to changes in hormone secretion.

(3) Internal disease or dysfunction of the body. Pathologies of organs such as the stomach, kidneys, and liver, especially gastrointestinal dysfunction and constipation, can induce the occurrence of acne.

(4) Mental stress, excessive fatigue, lack of sleep, etc.

(5) Overeating greasy, spicy, sour and other stimulating foods and sweets.

2. Exogenous factors

(1) Long-term contact with grease, asphalt, etc.

(2) Exposure to certain chemicals, such as chlorine, bromine, etc.

(3) Use of certain drugs, such as androgens, sebum hormones, lithium, azathioprine, rifampicin, etc.

(4) All factors that can increase skin inflammation, such as alcohol, chili pepper, etc. It often occurs on the face, forehead, cheeks, jaw, chest, back and shoulders. It manifests as nodules and cysts of varying sizes, which are often followed by suppurative infection. After rupture, bloody gelatinous pus often flows out, and sinus tracts and scars are formed later. It is often accompanied by blackheads, inflammatory papules and pustules.

The above is the relevant content about the treatment of acne cysts with traditional Chinese medicine. People who suffer from acne should never squeeze acne with their hands, as this will damage the skin and easily leave acne scars. They should also not have bangs or use skin care products, as this will cause pores to become clogged. They should also pay attention to their diet.