How to deal with acne

Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon. In fact, it is a period of detoxification for the body. At this time, the body's physiological level is also undergoing subtle changes. So at this time many people will have endocrine disorders. For example, some people will have symptoms of acne. The so-called menstrual acne will only appear when menstruation comes. So how should menstrual acne be treated?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the cause and pathogenesis of acne is mostly heat in the lung and stomach blood, or accumulation of damp heat or liver depression turning into fire, but there are also symptoms of strong liver and weak spleen, and both deficiency and excess. Premenstrual acne in modern women is often related to work stress, lack of sleep, and irregular lifestyle, which can lead to menstrual and endocrine dysfunction. The development of sebaceous glands and sebum secretion are directly controlled by androgen. The increase in androgen secretion can increase sebum secretion, which accumulates in the hair follicles to form sebum plugs, affecting the discharge of sebaceous gland secretions and forming acne.

To treat this type of acne, in addition to using some acne-removing products, there are also some dietary taboos.

1. To maintain

This is not only something you should do after you get acne, but you should also keep your face clean at all times to effectively avoid acne caused by clogged pores.

2. Dietary taboos

Dietary taboos: It is better to eat less cold, chilled, and spicy food. Eat more foods such as hawthorn, brown sugar, etc. that have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. During menstruation, you should pay more attention to your diet. Your diet should be light and you can drink a moderate amount of water to avoid excessive accumulation of toxins that are difficult to eliminate and cause acne. Eating cold food during menstruation will not only trigger menstruation, but may also cause endocrine disorders.

3. Never take a cold shower

On a hot summer day, how comfortable it is to take a cool bath! Even taking a cold shower in winter! Men can do it, but women must not. Even if you are not on your menstrual period, it is best not to take a bath or wash your feet with cold water. Even if you take a cold shower in the summer, you may still suffer from dysmenorrhea all year round.

4. Learn to reduce stress

Think about happy things, do happy things, and try to maintain a stable and optimistic mood. A bad mood and excessive stress can lead to endocrine disorders, which in turn can cause acne. Therefore, you should learn to relieve your stress at ordinary times, and you should not ignore it when your period comes. Ways to relieve stress include: taking a bath, going shopping, spending money; drinking tea, doing yoga, etc.

5. Exercise before your period

Many girls experience mood swings about a week before their period comes, and often stay at home watching TV and movies all day. In fact, you should go outside for a walk or play a game of badminton. Exercise is actually a great way to relieve stress and improve your mood. It will also accelerate blood circulation and body metabolism, reducing the chance of acne. In addition, sweating cleans the pores and relieves the symptoms of menstrual acne. But pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and do not overwork during menstruation, otherwise it will cause.

In addition, the editor would like to introduce several external methods to fight acne:

1. Apply facial mask

Pearl powder can also be mixed with honey and other fruit juices according to personal preference. You can also use pearl powder mask directly. Add mineral water to pearl powder in appropriate proportions. If you like, you can also add other things. Stir it slightly, mix it thoroughly and apply it gently on your face. Use once or twice a week.

2. Pharmacological treatment

About a week before your menstrual period, boil 15 grams of motherwort in a bowl of water and drink it (add more sugar - rock sugar or sugar, or you don't need to if you can bear the hardship). Drink it three times, once a day, and there will be no side effects. In this way, your menstrual period will be normal and you will not experience dysmenorrhea or premenstrual periods. Of course, it can also regulate your endocrine system and the acne problem should be solved. You can usually use honeysuckle to cook black beans. You can adjust the amount yourself. Add brown sugar after the water boils for about 15 minutes and you can drink it. It can not only remove acne and regulate endocrine, but also remove moisture in this season.

Traditional Chinese medicine also recommends a prescription - the method of nourishing yin, clearing heat and regulating Chong and Ren meridians, which is used to treat premenstrual acne and irregular menstruation. Medicinal materials: Ligustrum lucidum, Eclipta prostrata, Chrysanthemum, Cortex Moutan, Gardenia jasminoides, Angelica sinensis, Bupleurum chinense, Red Peony Root, White Peony Root, Mint, Cyperus rotundus, Angelica dahurica, Malt, Licorice. Method: Take 1 dose per day, starting 3 days after the end of menstruation each month, and take 12 doses in a row. 3 menstrual cycles constitute a course of treatment. Girls who don’t usually get acne don’t need to worry too much about acne before and during menstruation. Slowly, when the estrogen level in the body reaches a higher level, the acne will disappear automatically.