In Western medicine, acne is considered a skin condition where the pores of the skin become blocked by hair, sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells.
Traditional Chinese medicine looks deeper at the root cause of the skin condition: an experienced Chinese traditional medicine practitioner can identify the underlying internal organ issues by looking at the location of the acne.
Acnes on the Forehead: Heart Needs Cooling If you get acne on your forehead, in traditional Chinese medicine, it could be a sign of the heart “having too much heat,” which is due to stress or lack of sleep. Usually, when someone is stressed and can’t sleep at night, acne could show up on their forehead….