Why do we get more and more acne after taking traditional Chinese medicine? Uncover the reasons behind and countermeasures
In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine treatment has become the choice for many people to deal with acne problems, but some netizens reported that "acne increased after drinking traditional Chinese medicine." This phenomenon sparked widespread discussion. This article will combine the hot topics and data analysis of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the reasons and provide scientific suggestions for you.
1. Network-wide popularity analysis (data in the past 10 days)
| keywords | Search volume (daily average) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese medicine for acne | 8,200+ | Xiaohongshu, Zhihu |
| Drink Chinese medicine to break out acne | 5,600+ | Weibo, Bilibili |
| Misunderstandings about Acne Removal | 12,000+ | Douyin, Kuaishou |
2. Five major reasons why acne increases after drinking traditional Chinese medicine
1.detox response: Some Chinese medicines excrete toxins from the body by promoting metabolism, which may temporarily cause an increase in acne, usually lasting 2-4 weeks.
2.Misjudgment of physical constitution: Traditional Chinese medicine divides acne into lung-heat, damp-heat and other types. If the syndrome differentiation is wrong (such as the misuse of warming tonics for damp-heat constitution), the symptoms may be aggravated.
| Constitution type | Typical performance | Applicable to traditional Chinese medicine |
|---|---|---|
| Lung heat type | Acne redness, swelling, prone forehead | Loquat Qingfei drink |
| Damp heat type | Acne pustules, oily face | Yinchenhao Soup |
3.Drug compatibility issues: Some medicinal materials (such as astragalus and ginseng) are too strong in tonic and may promote dampness and heat.
4.Living habits have not been adjusted: Relying only on traditional Chinese medicine without improving your work and rest (staying up late) or diet (high sugar and oil) will greatly reduce the efficacy.
5.individual allergic reactions: About 3%-5% of the population may have allergic reactions to specific medicinal materials (such as centipede and whole scorpion).
3. Scientific response plan
1.Professional diagnosis: It is recommended to choose a regular TCM institution and complete comprehensive assessments such as tongue diagnosis and pulse diagnosis. Data shows that the effective rate after accurate identification can reach 78%.
| conditioning stage | time period | expected effect |
|---|---|---|
| Early stage (detoxification) | 1-2 weeks | May be temporarily aggravated |
| Mid-term (conditioning) | 3-8 weeks | Gradually reduce |
| Late stage (consolidation) | 8 weeks+ | stable control |
2.Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine: For severe acne (such as cystic type), it is recommended to combine it with western medicine (retinoic acid, etc.). Clinical studies show that the effective rate of combined treatment is increased to 92%.
3.Daily care points:
• Cleaning: Use pH5.5 weakly acidic cleanser
• Moisturizing: Ceramide skin care products
• Sun protection: Physical sunscreen (zinc oxide ingredient)
4. References from netizens’ real cases
| Case | Medication regimen | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 25-year-old female (damp-heat type) | Coptidis detoxification soup+diet adjustment | 65% reduction after 8 weeks |
| 19-year-old male (lung heat type) | Loquat Qingfei Drink + Adapalene | Effective in 4 weeks |
Conclusion:Acne removal with traditional Chinese medicine is a systematic project that requires professional guidance and patient conditioning. If serious adverse reactions (such as body rash) occur, the drug should be stopped immediately and seek medical treatment. Remember: Individual differences are huge, and someone else’s “magic recipe” may be your “minefield.”
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