What are the traditional Chinese medicine treatments for acne?

The main TCM treatments for acne include the following: 1. Oral herbal medicine: Based on the patient's specific syndrome pattern, such as wind-heat in the lung meridian pattern, phlegm-dampness with blood stasis pattern, or disharmony of the Chong and Ren meridians pattern, doctors will select appropriate herbal formulas. Commonly used medicinal materials include honeysuckle flower (Lonicera japonica), fruit of Forsythia (Forsythia suspensa), peach seed (Prunus persica), and flos carthami (Carthamus tinctorius), which have functions such as clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. 2. Topical herbal treatment: Includes herbal ointments and herbal masks, which can be directly applied to affected areas. Commonly used herbs include honeysuckle flower, fruit of Forsythia, dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), and angelica root (Angelica dahurica), which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, heat-clearing, and detoxifying effects. 3. Herbal facial mask therapy: Specific combinations of Chinese herbs are applied to the face, followed by gentle facial massage under warm steam, promoting gradual absorption of active ingredients into the skin to achieve acne treatment. 4. Other therapies: Traditional Chinese physical therapies such as acupuncture, therapeutic massage (Tui Na), and cupping are also used in acne treatment to promote blood circulation, relax muscles, relieve fatigue, and alleviate symptoms. During treatment, patients should also maintain healthy lifestyle habits, including sufficient sleep, balanced diet, and moderate exercise. Patients with concerns are advised to seek timely medical consultation.