Can Qi and blood deficiency cause melasma?
Disease description:
I have many brown patches on my face, and my friend said it's due to melasma caused by insufficient qi and blood. Therefore, I would like to ask whether insufficient qi and blood can cause melasma?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
There is a certain association between Qi and blood deficiency and melasma. Qi and blood deficiency may lead to endocrine disorders, causing changes in hormone levels in the body, which is one of the factors contributing to the development of melasma. Additionally, patients with Qi and blood deficiency experience a decline in metabolic capacity, making it difficult for the body to timely metabolize and eliminate metabolic waste. This can easily result in melanin deposition under the skin, forming melasma. Therefore, Qi and blood deficiency indeed may increase the risk of developing melasma. For patients with Qi and blood deficiency, it is recommended to consume more foods that help replenish Qi and blood, such as Chinese yam, millet, and Chinese dates (red dates). They may also use traditional Chinese herbal medicines that nourish Qi and blood under a doctor's guidance. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as ensuring adequate sleep and engaging in appropriate exercise, can also help improve Qi and blood deficiency and thereby reduce the risk of melasma.
