Based on those who follow and practice TCM or traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is one of the most potent and ideal modes of treatment for acne. This is due to its ability to restore balance in the human body and cure certain types of diseases. … Continue reading

A Good Diet & Lifestyle Plus Acupuncture Can Resolve Acne Problems

Both Western medicine and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) agree that a proper lifestyles and diet can help prevent acne. A holistic type of treatment, TCM focuses on the deeper aspects of an ailment in … Continue reading

Acupuncture has been for thousands of years practiced in the Far East, particularly, in China. One of the abilities of acupuncture is to cure skin conditions such as acne.  Some acne sufferers have painful cystic acne that may in all likelihood leave ugly facial scars. … Continue reading

It is important to follow good skin care practices in order not to add more pimples to your acne.  Here are some self-help tips to help you address your acne:

1. Never squeeze or pick your pimples – Doing these will transfer germs in your hands

Acne is a skin disorder that is caused by the overproduction of sebum (oil) in the skin.   The human skin possesses tiny holes or pores that are connected to the sebum glands and tiny canals called follicles. The function of sebum is to convey dead … Continue reading

A simple skin test may be what you need to know the cause of your acne. However, there are different types of skin tests for different types of acne.

Hormonal Assessment

This is one acne test that tests for female and male hormones.  Stress hormones … Continue reading

Scarring

If you do not handle your acne with extra care, scarring can develop from this skin problem.  One can cause scarring in the skin when cysts and nodules are manually ruptured damaging the skin tissue. If you squeeze or pick those affected spots, scarring … Continue reading

The effects of acne often are more felt psychologically than physically and may lead to anxiety and depression. An unpleasant facial appearance naturally can cause loss of self confidence leading to stress and withdrawal from the wide public for as much as possible. The need … Continue reading