Moxibustion treatment of acne methods and care

Acne is also called pimples. Many people will develop acne during adolescence. There are many treatments for this disease, such as laser acne removal and drug acne removal. However, no matter which method is used, it is possible to leave scars, which will affect the beauty of the face. So people are very troubled. But in fact, what everyone does not know is that moxibustion treatment of acne can achieve the effect of not leaving any scars.

Moxibustion therapy for acne

Acupoints: Quchi, Hegu, Feishu, Zusanli, Dazhui, Sanyinjiao

Moxibustion method: The patient lies flat on his back, and the burning moxa stick is hung above the moxibustion point for fumigation. The hanging height should be about 2 to 3 cm, so that the skin becomes flushed but not burned. Select 3-4 acupoints each time, moxibustion each acupoint for 10-15 minutes each time, once every other day or once a day, 7-10 times as a course of treatment.

Moxibustion for acne

Note: Some daily care should be carried out during the treatment to achieve better results.

Daily care is also required during moxibustion treatment

Pay attention to keeping the skin of the affected area clean, wash your face with warm water at least 3 times a day to remove excess oil and dirt on the skin surface; do not squeeze the affected area with your hands, otherwise the pores will become larger or acne scars will form; drink more warm water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and keep the bowel movements smooth.

Take precautions to prevent the moxa fire from falling and burning the skin and clothes. When using warm needles, you can cut a small hole in a piece of cardboard, put it over the needle and place it flat at the insertion site to prevent the moxa fire from falling directly onto the skin. After moxibustion, the moxa stick must be completely extinguished to prevent fire.

Moxibustion with moxa cones can easily cause blisters, so you should pay attention to it. If blisters have already formed, do not break them and let them absorb naturally. If the blisters are too large, use a syringe to extract the liquid in the blisters after disinfection with 75% ethanol, apply gentian violet on the outside, and then protect with dressings to prevent infection. During pregnancy, moxibustion should not be applied to the lower abdomen and lumbar sacral area.

The above article introduces in detail the methods and care of moxibustion treatment for acne. After moxibustion, you must ensure that your facial skin is clean and hygienic. Therefore, people must wash their faces with warm water more than three times a day, and it is best not to squeeze acne with your hands.