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Acne

Acne Vulgaris, commonly called just 'acne' is a condition of spots, pimples, blackheads and/or whiteheads on the skin caused by overactive sebaceous glands which secrete oily substances onto the skin. It is most common in adolescents but can effect any age group. Attacks of acne can be related to stress, hormones (eg in relation to the menstrual cycle) and use of certain drugs. It can also appear during pregnancy.

Conventional acne treatment is limited - topical antibacterial or antibiotic creams can help to control symptoms, or antibiotic tablets or hormonal treatments in more severe cases. Women are often offered the contraceptive pill if acne is linked to the menstrual cycle. Side effects can occur with all of these treatments, for instance sore and red skin as a result of topical creams, and stomach upsets and candida as a result of antibiotics.

The Chinese treatment of acne can be extremely effective when an integrated approach is used. Acupuncture and/or tui na massage help to regulate the hormonal system, reduce stress and clear the pathogenic 'fire toxins' which cause spots. The treatment has a normalising effect on the skin, reducing greasiness and improving the circulation, resulting in better skin condition and fewer spots.

Chinese Nutritional therapy can be very useful, identifying certain foods which may be making the acne much worse. Dietary alterations help to back up the effect and prolong the treatment, reducing the formation of new spots. Finally, natural herbal acne skin creams effectively target any spots that do form and help to minimise acne scars. Results can be quite quick in some cases.

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