Ye Zijun said that the causes of acne include abnormal keratinization of hair follicles, increased secretion of sebaceous glands, excessive reproduction of acne bacteria, and hormonal imbalances; situational photos.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Acne is a problem for many people, especially during adolescence.

According to Chinese medicine practitioners, there are four causes of acne: abnormal keratosis of hair follicles, increased secretion of sebaceous glands, excessive reproduction of acne bacteria, and hormonal imbalance. It is recommended to improve symptoms by changing cleaning, maintenance methods, diet, and living habits.

Ye Zijun, a Chinese medicine doctor, posted on the Facebook fan page "Doctor Xiaoye at Work-Ye Zijun Chinese Medicine Doctor" that everyone should have more or less experience of acne from childhood to adulthood. Theoretically speaking, the causes of acne include hair follicle keratosis Abnormal, increased secretion of sebaceous glands, overgrowth of acne bacteria, hormonal imbalance, etc.

When the face accumulates too much cutin or oil is too severe, coupled with the growth of bacteria, acne will break out.

For less severe breakouts, she recommends these 4 methods for relief:

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●Change the way of cleaning: Examine the cleaning habits of the skin.

●Confirm whether the skin care products are suitable.

●Pay attention to diet: Avoid dairy products, high-sugar foods, fried foods and foods with high fat content.

●Change the routine of life.

Ye Zijun pointed out that if it is a hormonal imbalance, it is more complicated, because the hormonal imbalance will stimulate the keratinization of the hair follicles, and at the same time increase the secretion of sebum, which is equivalent to two problems breaking out at the same time, which is the main reason for the seriousness of acne.

But for most people, after puberty, the acne problem will almost disappear.

She also pointed out that in adulthood, some female friends will suffer from premenstrual acne due to cyclical changes in hormones; some women may also suffer from hormonal disorders due to staying up late, stress or oral medication, which may also cause acne.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, acne is divided into 4 categories

If hormonal disorders lead to the growth of acne, Ye Zijun suggested that you can try to change the cleaning and maintenance methods, diet, and living habits first. If the acne problem still cannot be alleviated after adjusting the above methods, you should consider seeking medical treatment.

According to the cognition of Chinese medicine, the constitution of people with acne skin is mostly heat syndrome, and if the course of the disease lasts for too long, stasis may occur.

There are four common categories:

●Lung meridian wind-heat: Acne is red, swollen and painful, and the face is flushed, often accompanied by skin allergies, itching, and rashes.

Stomach dampness and heat: There is a lot of oil on the face, pimples are red and swollen and may suppurate, usually accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as smelly stools or dry mouth like drinking cold drinks.

●Stagnation of qi and blood: acne with deep or no pus head, less inflammation, swelling and pain. Usually, the color of acne is darker, close to dark red.

●Irregularity of Chong and Ren: Female endocrine disorders lead to acne, which is characterized by aggravation of acne symptoms before menstruation and relief after menstruation.

This type of treatment must be combined with menstruation regulation to have a better effect.

She also pointed out that clinically, the acne problem can usually be improved after taking medicine. If it can be combined with dietary restrictions and skin cleaning and protection, it can effectively prevent acne outbreaks.

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