“Pimples” is a common name, equivalent to “acne” in Western medicine, and belongs to the category of “pimples” in Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine can be taken to internal regulation of loquat Qing lung drink, Er Chen Tang with Tao Hong Si Wu Tang, Huang Lian Xie Toxin Tang with Yin Chen Artemisia Tang and other medications.
Acne is commonly found on the chest and back, face and neck, with pimples such as thorns, which can be extruded as white powdery material like crushed rice. There are three common types of acne: wind-heat in the lung, phlegm-dampness stagnation, and damp-heat in the spleen and stomach.
Lung wind-heat type is characterized by red pimples and thirst for water. The treatment is to clear the lungs and remove wind, clear heat and detoxify the toxin, and use Loquat Lung Cleansing Drink. Avoid eating mutton, shrimp and other hairy food.
Clinical manifestations of phlegm-dampness and stagnation type are dark red rash, not wanting to eat and drink, the treatment is to remove dampness and phlegm, activate blood circulation and dissipate knots, use Er Chen Tang combined with Tao Hong Si Wu Tang. Use with caution in pregnant women.
Clinical manifestations of Spleen and Stomach Damp-Heat type are red, swollen and painful rash, bad breath, treatment is recommended to clear away heat and dissolve dampness, detoxify and dissipate toxins and lumps, use Huanglian Xieyue Tang combined with Yin Chen Artemisia Tang. It is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.
Drugs should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, not self-medication.