Acupuncture is an effective solution for treating acne. The treatment consists of reducing inflammation and inhibiting the secretions of the sebaceous glands. Acupuncture helps rebalance the body’s energy points. To relieve acne, it is important to be patient.
The contribution of acupuncture to the treatment of acne
A physical symbol of a stage of life, an obligatory ‘rite of passage’ in the transition from childhood to maturity, acne is the nightmare, the bane of teenagers. Ungraceful and painful, it is all the more cruel because it strikes its victim at the very moment when he or she is trying to assert him- or herself. Is it not, in fact, at this point that awareness of gender and awareness of the world assert themselves, for better or for worse? It strikes at puberty, when the young subject experiences methodical doubt and the game of parries for the first time. It adds to the inner turmoil the outer weakness of a skin lesion, while the approach to the unknowns of the world would require a secure, if not fortified, haven.
While acne is a disease that affects nearly 85 percent of all adolescents, the American Dermatologist Association reports that 20 percent of adults have active acne disease. Although some are led to believe that acne is a problem only teenagers have, the fact is that acne can affect any age group.
Acne often occurs when hair follicles or pores become clogged with oil, dirt, dead skin cells, bacteria, environmental toxins or physical irritants on the skin’s surface. Hair follicles are connected to the sebaceous glands, which secrete an oily substance called sebum. Normally, sebum secretion gives hair and skin a luscious, healthy shine. But there are times when the substance accumulates, causing the pores to become clogged.
Treatment of skin conditions with acupuncture
Acupuncture and oriental medicine can be very effective in treating skin conditions. The treatments can provide rapid relief from acute symptoms and significant and lasting relief from recurrent or chronic skin conditions.
The skin reflects and reacts to imbalances in the body’s internal landscape and to the effects of the environment. Internal disharmony caused by strong emotions, diet and your constitution, as well as environmental influences such as wind, dryness, humidity and heat, can all contribute to the development of a skin disorder. To keep your skin healthy and beautiful on the outside, you also need to work on the inside of your body. Increasing the flow of energy, blood and lymphatic circulation improves the healthy and natural colour of the skin.
Acupuncture treatment
If you have acne symptoms, even if they are not chronic and severe, you may want to consider acupuncture. In addition to directly treating your skin condition with a personalised treatment plan, you can also receive treatment for any underlying issues, and if you seek treatment sooner rather than later, you can help reduce the incidence of permanent scarring.
