Can acupuncture remove melasma?

Chloasma is generally the most common skin disease among women, but it can have a great impact on women's appearance. Its appearance can make women lose their self-confidence and look older. So can acupuncture remove chloasma?

Acupuncture treatment of melasma:

1. Liver stasis and qi stagnation: Ren meridian acupoints must be selected

Take Xingjian, Taichong, Qihai and Sanyinjiao, two groups of acupoints to dredge the qi and blood, nourish the face and remove freckles. For chest and flank distension, add Zhangmen; for soreness in the waist and knees, add Shenshu.

2. Kidney deficiency and hyperactivity of fire (liver and kidney yin deficiency)

Take the liver point, kidney point, Zusanli point, Guanyuan point and Mingmen point. (Benefits essence and blood, nourishes liver and kidney) The above points nourish the liver and kidney, regulate qi and blood, nourish yin and reduce spots.

3. Spleen deficiency and dampness obstruction:

Spleen Shu, Shen Shu, Sanyinjiao, and Zusanli. Acupoints are selected according to symptoms: Abdominal distension: Xiawan, Qihai; loose stools: Tianshu.

In addition, acupuncture or circumferential needling at the site of skin lesions is mainly used to dredge local Qi and blood. You can also take Liuwei Dihuang Pills, Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills, etc. according to the symptoms. 1 course of treatment: 10 times, 20-30 minutes each time, start every other day.