Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western style medicine both agree that diet and life style can help prevent acne. Chinese medicine by its very nature focuses on the deeper causes of any ailment and can as such be considered a more holistic approach.
What is Acne Anyway?
The term acne defines a range of skin conditions that are usually caused by clogged pores. The worst and most severe kinds can result in big and painful cysts or pustules, which can lead to scarring.
Besides this, acne typically fails to pose any other threat to one's health, aside from low self esteem and possibly depression. This is due to the majority of lesions appearing on the face, with a lower incidence on the chest and back. The obvious nature of facial acne makes it hard to avoid and ignore.
