ACUPUNCTURE > SKIN DISORDERS

Acne is one of the most common skin problems, affecting almost all adolescents to some degree, that can also continue into adulthood. These outbreaks can be triggered by hormonal disorders, increased stress, poor diet, use of inappropriate cosmetics, poor hygiene and alcohol consumption.

The severity can vary widely, but no matter how severe it is, acne can have a significant impact on social and emotional health. Consequently, it can also be a source of physical pain and local skin infections.

Acne Managed effectively with Acupuncture.

Acne in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Specifically, in acne “an increase in heat and humidity in the body is considered responsible, which affect and are affected by the function of the lungs, stomach and spleen”.

The result of this disharmony in the body is  expressed by acne on different areas of the skin. Acupuncture leads to the secretion of substances that have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, endocrine and neurotransmitter effects, thus affecting and harmonizing functions of the various systems of the human body.

In general, acupuncture treatment in each patient is unique. The treatment is adapted to the needs of each individual, therefore, depending on each case, treatment may include acupuncture alone or a combination of herbs or essential oils with acupuncture. The frequency with which acupuncture is performed is initially 2 to 3 times a week and then less frequently, on a weekly basis, for about 2 to 3 months.

Benefits acupuncture offer for acne:

• Reduces inflammation
• Maintains normal number and functionality of the cells of the immune system.
• Increases microcirculation locally and reduces swelling.

References

• Mansu SSY, Liang H, Parker S, Coyle ME, Wang K, Zhang AL, Guo X, Lu C, Xue CCL. Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 Mar 12;2018:4806734.
• Chun-Yan C, Guang-Yao X, Yan-Yan S, Ming-Shu X, Peng L. Acupuncture: A therapeutic approach against acne. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Dec;20(12):3829-3838.

The therapeutic management of chronic urticaria is very difficult. Although the disease has been associated with a variety of immune system disorders, in many cases, despite detailed investigation, the exact cause remains unknown, .

The combination of classic biomedical acupuncture with ear acupuncture, is highly effective in managing the symptoms of urticaria. Acupuncture treatments go hand in hand with complementary medications, and their main advantage is the absence of any side effects or interactions with other treatments.

In order to enhance the effect of classical medical acupuncture, at Satory medical, we perform local skin treatment with therapeutic LLLT and electroacupuncture to stimulate acupuncture points with a current of controlled intensity and frequency.

Psoriasis is a chronic, systemic, progressive, inflammatory disease that affects the skin and joints. It affects about 1-3% of the world’s population and is NOT contagious. Its main lesions are the papules which are the primary skin rashes which in large concentrations form the psoriatic plaques which are areas of inflammation from excessive skin production.

The etiology of psoriasis involves environmental, genetic, hormonal and immune factors, but the exact etiology is not known.

Acupuncture therapy for psoriasis

Early research on acupuncture for psoriasis has suggested that it can be an effective treatment for managing the symptoms and flares.

Psoriasis as mentioned above is affected by stress and anxiety. Acupuncture is an effective stress reliever and can alleviate stress-related disorders, such as sleep disorders, stress-related skin conditions, anxiety disorders, panic attacks etc. Furthermore, psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and acupuncture has been shown to help many other autoimmune diseases, including arthritis.

Acupuncture helps to restore the body’s balance, while if combined with changes in diet and lifestyle can reduce the symptoms caused by psoriasis. Finally, the number and size of plaques, redness and other symptoms of psoriasis can be reduced in a therapeutic protocol, at Satory centre, which includes acupuncture and essential oils for systemic and topical use.