Recurring Acne? It Might Be Damp-Heat Inside Your Body

TCM Acne Treatment in Melaka｜An Xin TCM Targets Damp-Heat & Skin Inflammation

Acne isn't just a skin issue. An Xin TCM identifies internal imbalances like damp-heat, digestive overload, and hormonal stress. Learn how herbal medicine and acupuncture help reduce breakouts from the root.

Is Acne Really from Spicy Food—or Is Your Body Inflamed?

Do you experience the following?

• Oily face and shiny T-zone

• Breakouts on chin, forehead, or cheeks

• Painful, red, or hard acne bumps

• Constipation, bad breath, and poor sleep?

In TCM, acne isn’t just skin-deep. It reflects internal “damp-heat” and toxic fire rising to the surface.

How TCM Understands Acne

In Chinese medicine, acne may be diagnosed as:

• “Lung Wind Acne” (Feng Fen)

• “Stomach Heat” (Wei Re)

• “Damp-Heat Accumulation” (Shi Re)

Common patterns include:

• Spleen damp-heat: caused by greasy, sweet foods and digestive strain

• Liver Qi stagnation: emotional stress leads to internal heat and flare-ups

• Lung wind-heat: redness, swelling, and skin sensitivity

Malaysia’s humid-hot climate, combined with frequent fried foods and strong-flavored diets, makes acne flare-ups even more common.

How An Xin TCM Treats Acne

Personalized Herbal Prescriptions

We create tailored formulas to clear heat, drain dampness, soothe the Liver, and strengthen the Spleen. Common prescriptions include Huang Lian Jie Du Tang, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, and Yin Chen Hao Tang.

Acupuncture

Points such as Hegu (LI4), Quchi (LI11), Zusanli (ST36), and Taichong (LV3) are used to promote detoxification, regulate hormones, and reduce skin inflammation.

Moxibustion for Qi & Blood

For patients who experience premenstrual acne, cold hands/feet, and fatigue, warming the Yang and improving blood flow supports healing.

Diet & Lifestyle Guidance

• Avoid fried, spicy, and dairy-heavy foods (e.g., milk tea, creamy desserts)

• Eat more leafy greens, bitter melon, winter melon, and red beans

• Power down devices 1 hour before sleep, maintain a stable routine

Acne FAQs

Q: I’m not a teenager anymore—why do I still have acne?
A: Likely due to a “Liver Qi stagnation with damp-heat” constitution. Stress, late nights, and spicy food all contribute. TCM can address these imbalances.

Q: Can herbal medicine reduce oily skin?
A: Yes. Once Spleen, Liver, and damp-heat are regulated, oil production naturally balances out.

Q: Will I need to take herbs for a long time?
A: Most people see results in 1–2 weeks. A 6–8 week course is ideal for stabilizing the internal system.

Final Thoughts: Acne Is a Signal, Not Just a Flaw

Instead of covering up, try balancing from within. TCM treats acne by restoring harmony to your internal system—improving your skin, sleep, and digestion in the process. Let An Xin TCM help you clear your skin from the inside out.

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An Xin TCM
Address: 9, Jalan KPKS 3, Kompleks Perniagaan Kota Syahbandar, 75200 Kota Syahbandar, Melaka (opposite Restaurant New Lagoon)
Phone: +6018-286 5608
Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily (Open 7 days, physicians rotate)

Note: This article is for general health education only. For personalized treatment, please consult a licensed TCM physician.