Is moxibustion good for removing melasma?

Melasma on the face is generally dark brown patches and tends to grow in pairs on the cheekbones. For some people, chloasma may appear on the upper and lower lips, or on the nose. These spots generally do not cause physical discomfort, but they will affect the appearance. The appearance of melasma is closely related to seasonal changes, sunlight and endocrine. In addition, long-term mental stress and staying up late at night can also easily lead to chloasma. Here we will introduce the effects of acupuncture on melasma.

We are constantly committed to improving the quality of life, but there are still unsatisfactory things. According to a survey, about 70% of women worry and are troubled by chloasma, pregnancy spots, freckles and age spots on their faces. Modern medicine believes that the cause of chloasma is endocrine disorders, which are mostly related to dysfunction of the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and are by no means caused by local lesions of the facial skin. Therefore, only by establishing a holistic concept and adopting a method that combines internal and external factors and takes into account both the symptoms and the root causes, can the Qi and blood be abundant, the organs function normally, and the Yin and Yang be coordinated, and will chloasma disappear.

Acupoints for treating chloasma: Shenque point: (navel), Indications: warming the yang, rescuing adverse conditions, promoting diuresis and consolidating deficiency. It is mainly used to treat dysentery, abdominal pain around the navel, rectal prolapse, infertility due to cold blood in women, stroke, edema, enteritis, and postpartum urinary retention. Zusanli: Location: 3 inches below the Dubi point, one finger width outside the anterior crest of the tibia. Main Indications: It has a strengthening and health-care effect on the body, can improve the body's absorption of nutrients and enhance immunity. It also has a therapeutic effect on stomachache, vomiting, abdominal distension, breast pain, constipation, edema, and tuberculosis.

Acupuncture can help remove chloasma. Of course, we should pay more attention to the prevention of chloasma in our lives. You should pay attention to avoid sunburn, avoid using cosmetics containing sunscreen, use an umbrella when going out, do not work hard for long periods of time, and do not stay up late at night. You should learn to relax your body and mind. You should also pay attention to your diet, especially avoid eating dark-colored foods.