What is the cause of acne on the philtrum?

The philtrum is located vertically on the midline of the upper lip. It is a relatively important acupuncture point and also a common first aid point. If acne appears on the philtrum, it is generally due to poor gastrointestinal digestive system. It may also be caused by endocrine disorders, or urinary or reproductive system reasons. Of course, this is also related to excessive endocrine activity and bad living habits.

What is the cause of acne on the philtrum?

1. Active endocrine system. During adolescence, young boys and girls have rapid metabolism and active endocrine system, which increases the amount of oil secretion. Excessive oil clogs the pores and causes acne on the philtrum. 2. Bad eating habits: people like to eat spicy and strong-tasting food, especially teenagers who prefer Western fast food such as hamburgers, French fries, fried chicken, etc., which are mostly high-calorie food. Over time, damp heat accumulates inside the body, which can cause acne on the head and face.

What to eat if you have acne

Foods rich in B vitamins B vitamins help keep the skin moist and smooth, especially vitamin B2, which can promote sebum metabolism. Representative foods include milk, eggs, animal offal, lean meat, etc. Vitamin B6 promotes skin metabolism. Representative foods include fish, egg yolks, beans, etc. Foods rich in vitamin A Vitamin A helps the skin form new cells, making it softer and preventing dryness and cracking. Other foods rich in vitamin A include whole milk, eggs, etc. In addition, beta-carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the human body. Representative foods include carrots, pumpkins, leeks, etc. Foods rich in zinc Zinc has a certain effect on controlling the secretion of sebaceous glands and reducing cell shedding and keratinization. Foods rich in this nutrient include lean meat, oysters, sea cucumbers, sea fish, eggs, walnut kernels, sunflower seeds, apples, enoki mushrooms, etc. Foods that clear heat and promote fluid production Most people with acne have internal heat, so they should choose more foods that have the effects of cooling and removing heat, promoting fluid production and moistening dryness, such as mushrooms, bitter gourd, cucumber, winter melon, tomatoes, mung bean sprouts, lotus roots, pears, apples, etc. People with acne on their faces should also drink more water to excrete toxins from the body and keep the blood clean and circulating smoothly.