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