Acupuncture for Acne and Skin Conditions
Acupuncture and herbal therapy can help transform a variety of skin conditions from acne to eczema. By balancing hormones, calming the immune system and reducing inflammation, treatments help heal skin from the inside out, leading to long lasting changes.
Typically, skin-conditions need to be treated with herbs as well as acupuncture. For some conditions we use herbs topically, with others internally (with an herbal tea), and some conditions use both. We have found good success treating skin conditions less frequently (usually every 3 weeks) but for longer periods of time. We will often work with a skin condition patient for 6-18 months depending on the severity of the condition, the length of time it’s been an issue and how it responds to treatment.
A case of sudden onset cystic acne
Below are before and after pictures of a women in her thirties who presented with cystic acne on her neck and chin. The acne started eight months prior to her first treatment. She tried several topical products which made her skin dry and itchy but did not help with the acne. After a series of treatments, her skin looked great and the acne did not return.