Can deficiency of qi and blood lead to chloasma?
Disease description:
I have many brown patches on my face, and my friend said it's because I have insufficient qi and blood, leading to chloasma. Therefore, I would like to ask whether insufficient qi and blood can cause chloasma?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Qi and blood deficiency may lead to the formation of chloasma. There is a certain association between qi and blood deficiency and the development of chloasma. Regulating qi and blood, improving endocrine function, and enhancing metabolic capacity can help prevent and alleviate chloasma to some extent. The main reasons are as follows:
1. Endocrine disorders: Qi and blood deficiency can affect the balance of the endocrine system, leading to changes in hormone levels in the body, which may in turn trigger chloasma.
2. Decreased metabolic capacity: When there is qi and blood deficiency, the body's metabolic capacity declines, making it difficult to promptly eliminate metabolic waste products. This can easily result in the deposition of melanin beneath the skin, forming chloasma.
3. Sallow complexion: Individuals with qi and blood deficiency often exhibit a sallow, dull complexion without luster, which is an indirect manifestation of chloasma formation. This is because the skin may lose its nourishment and hydration under conditions of qi and blood deficiency, resulting in a darker appearance.
