Many of our clients have experienced extremely positive results after this treatment. During
acupuncture therapy, you are also required to undergo certain nutritional and lifestyle changes
to obtain the best results.
Acne is a very common problem of the pilosebaceous glands. Milder cases perhaps only
require external treatments such as a deep cleansing facial. But some more severe cases
may require internal and external treatments, otherwise the acne can leave permanent scars
when it recedes.
Acupuncture treats acne with no negative side effects.
The cause of acne
Lung Heat: Symptoms include acne with a predominance of lesions on the forehead and near
the nose. There may be slight itching as well. In cases with a rapid onset of new lesions, the
patient may complain of chills or sensitivity to Wind. The patient may have an aversion to heat
and feel thirsty. The tongue is generally red with a thin yellow coat, and the pulse may be rapid
and floating.
Stomach Heat: Symptoms include acne with a predominance of lesions around the mouth and
on the chest, shoulders, and back. The patient may have an aversion to heat; have a large appetite
and thirst; and prefer greasy, spicy foods. There may be a tendency to pass dry stools as well.
The tongue is usually red with a thick yellow coating, and the pulse is rapid and forceful.
Toxic Heat: Symptoms include severe acne, strongly inflamed with pus-filled nodules and much reddening
of the skin around the lesions. The patient may have an aversion to heat as well and may complain of malaise.
The tongue is generally red with a dry yellow coating, and the pulse is rapid.
Damp Heat: Symptoms include acne composed of deep, pus-filled, inflamed nodules.
The skin usually is oily, and the patient may have an aversion to heat. He or she may be
thirsty but have no desire to take fluids. The tongue generally is red or crimson, with a
greasy or sticky coating. The pulse is rapid and may have slippery or wiry qualities as well.
Blood Heat: Symptoms include acne that is accompanied by a flushed face and strong
aversion to heat. The patient may complain of thirst, dark urine, and dry stools. The tongue
usually is red (with a redder tip) and has a yellow coating, or may be crimson in colour.
The pulse usually is rapid and thin.