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Common Acne (nt. Acne Rosacea)
[ Pathogenesis and pathophysiology ]
The ancient name for this condition is fei feng fen chi
(acne due to lung wind) which is caused by accumulation of heat in the
three channels of the lungs, spleen, and stomach. (According to Western
medicine), the maturing sex glands during puberty enhance the secretion
of the endocrine system thus leading to hypersteatosis and occlusion of
the sebaceous glands associated with the hair follicles. Chronic
suppurative folliculitis is the subsequent result when complicated by
secondary bacterial infection. Overeating fats and carbohydrates and
indigestion are often precipitating factors.
[ Diagnosis ]
Acne tends to develop around the areas densely supplied with sebaceous
glands, such as the face, upper chest, and back. Lesions are often
multiform. Comedones are typically the earliest sign. Papules,
suppuration, nodulation, abscess, and scarring occur sequentially in the
course of the development. At the early stage, one can express the
comedones and squeeze out a tiny blackhead the size of millet with some
yellow white substance.
[ Internal treatment ]
[ External treatment ]
1.
Pimple and scar remover (Dou Li Jing) for Common Acne
2. Snake oil cream
(Shezhi Bao) for Common Acne
3.
Xin Fu Man Ling ointment
for Rosacea
4.
Zhong zhou ointment
for Rosacea
5.
Orange Peel
for rough and pigmented skin
6.
Madam Heng's special soap
for acne and scarred skin
7.
Ear lotion
for in-ear pimples or boils
8.
Pises powder for hard boils and acne
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