Is cupping and bloodletting good for acne treatment?

Among my country's traditional Chinese medicine, there are many targeted treatments invented for health and beauty. For example, cupping, scraping, moxibustion and so on. Among these, cupping and bloodletting to remove acne is also relatively common. Some Chinese medicine practitioners believe that acne is caused by the inability to release internal heat that accumulates in the body. Therefore, cupping and bloodletting can effectively remove acne. Is this really the case? Let’s take a look at what this article says.

Generally speaking, cupping is not suitable for those with poor constitution, weak body, pregnant women, women who are menstruating, and patients with heart disease. Cupping will form a strong negative pressure on the surface of human skin, which will release the vital energy in the body. The outflow of vital energy in the body will make people weaker. If blood is let out during the cupping process, we will suffer from insufficient qi and blood, which will seriously damage our body and endanger our health.

Generally, acne is mainly caused by factors in the body. Pay attention to regular facial cleansing and hydration; pay more attention to self-care:

1. For oily skin with strong sebum secretion, avoid excessive cleansing. After cleansing, pay attention to proper hydration to maintain water-oil balance.

2. Try not to touch the acne on your face with your hands, as this can easily irritate your face.

3. Eat a light diet, avoid spicy foods, and avoid excessive drinking and smoking.

4. Develop good living habits, exercise moderately, maintain a regular work and rest schedule, drink plenty of water, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.

5. Get enough sleep and relax to avoid hormonal imbalance caused by rising liver fire.

6. Try to avoid using too many skin care products in daily life.

In fact, cupping and bloodletting to remove acne is highly targeted. Although its acne removal effect is obvious, it is not suitable for everyone. For example, cupping is not suitable for women who are menstruating or patients with anemia. People with wounds on the skin surface are not suitable for cupping and bloodletting, and people with malnutrition should be even more cautious about cupping and bloodletting. Therefore, when conducting acne treatment, you should consider your own physical condition.