1.What is acne? Acne, commonly known as pimples, is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands of hair follicles, often occurring between the ages of 15 and 30, and prone to recurrent attacks. 2.Why do I get acne? Acne is often associated with endocrine disorders (increased androgens), increased secretion of sebaceous glands, hyperkeratosis of follicular sebaceous gland openings and bacterial infections (commonly Propionibacterium acnes, Sphaerococcus furfur, Staphylococcus epidermidis). 3.What are the manifestations of acne? The clinical manifestations of acne are mainly papules, pimples (there are white heads and black heads), pustules, cysts, and nodules. It should be noted that the severity of acne varies from person to person, and not all of these manifestations may be present, but only one or two may be present. In addition to the face, acne can also be found on the chest and back (often associated with Sphaerococcus furfur infection). 4.How does Chinese medicine recognize acne? According to Chinese medicine, acne is closely related to the heat of the lungs and stomach. This is the great thing about TCM. The same disease may be caused by different reasons, which requires the TCM doctor to collect the symptoms of each patient in detail, analyze the causes, and give individualized treatment. Only then can satisfactory results be achieved. 5.How does Chinese medicine treat acne? According to the etiology and pathogenesis mentioned above, Chinese medicine is mainly used to clear heat in the lungs and stomach, but there are also different medicines for dispelling dampness and phlegm, moving Qi and blood, and clearing heat and draining the liver. 6.What are the topical medications for acne? In addition to internal medications, there are also many topical medications for acne treatment. The combination of internal and external medications is the only way to treat both the symptoms and the root cause and receive satisfactory results. Topical medications are mainly used to control oil and sebum, dissolve keratin, and sterilize acne, and are commonly used such as adapalene, fusidic acid, and peroxynivalenol. 7. Is acne related to sleep? Acne and sleep are closely related. Generally speaking, the earlier you rest, the better the quality of sleep, and the greater the help for acne treatment and recovery. On the contrary, prolonged late nights and irregular work and rest will aggravate acne. A study has found that the occurrence of acne in women is related to irregular life, including staying up late, lack of sleep, and poor sleep quality, which leads to disruption of the body’s biological clock and affects endocrine disorders such as adrenocorticotropic hormones and sex hormones; increasing the secretion of cytokines, which produces a pro-inflammatory response and ultimately leads to acne. Therefore, regular rest and rest, to ensure sufficient sleep, is beneficial to the treatment of acne. Generally, it is best to go to sleep before 11:00 a.m. Even if you cannot fall asleep, you should lie in bed and rest your eyes. 8. Is acne related to menstruation? Many female acne patients often experience an increase in their condition during or around their menstrual period. This is not caused by menstruation, but is related to liver dysfunction (not poor liver function as Western medicine says, non-organic lesions). According to Chinese medicine, the liver is responsible for draining, collecting blood, regulating the qi flow and regulating menstruation. When the draining function of the liver is dysfunctional, the qi is not smooth, leading to menstrual disorders, acne and many other diseases. 9. Is acne related to mental stress? Acne and mental stress are also closely related. When mental stress is excessive or when you are in a bad mood and irritable, acne can be aggravated. This is also closely related to the main function of the liver. Therefore, it is important to maintain a good state of mind, reduce stress (such as sports) and have a happy mood (such as travel). 10.What should I pay attention to in my daily life for acne? As the saying goes: three points of medicine, seven points of nourishment. Good living habits can help a lot in the prognosis of the disease. To synthesize what has been said, we should have a regular work and rest schedule, a light diet, no spicy and oily food, and a good attitude to face life and the disease in order to overcome the disease. The first thing you need to do is to take a look at the website. Finally, I wish you all success in the battle against acne!