Can moxibustion remove chloasma?

Melasma is a type of facial pigmentation that is usually symmetrically distributed on both sides of the face and is more common in women. There are many causes of chloasma. If the estrogen level in the blood is elevated, it is more likely to cause chloasma. Chloasma can be caused by women's frequent use of oral contraceptives, menstrual disorders, or pregnancy. After the appearance of chloasma, you can consider moxibustion treatment.

Moxibustion method: Cut fresh ginger into slices with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a thickness of about 0.2-0.3 cm. Make a hole in the middle and absorb the ginger juice. Then apply it to the moxibustion head and place it on the Shenque point and bilateral Zusanli points. The skin will feel warm after moxibustion. Efficacy: Nourishes the kidney essence, strengthens the spleen and stomach, prevents new blood stasis, purifies the blood, and relieves pain and congestion. It nourishes Yang Qi, warms and circulates blood, which in turn dissolves blood stasis and clears out long-accumulated stagnation (brown spots).

Tiantu, Tanzhong, Zhongwan, Qihai and Guanyuan can stimulate the meridian qi, dredge the internal organs and meridians, and make the qi and blood flow smoothly in each meridian. Pressing the Tanzhong and Qihai points can nourish the heart and lungs, nourish the heart and calm the mind, and enhance immunity; Zhongwan can regulate the spleen and stomach, and Qihai and Guanyuan can nourish the kidneys and strengthen the body, thereby achieving the purpose of stabilizing kidney qi, harmonizing the liver and spleen, and curing the root cause. Massage and cupping at various acupoints can strengthen the endocrine function, improve the red blood cell immune function of normal people, reduce the secretion of melanin in the body, gradually eliminate facial chloasma, and promote skin recovery.

Starting from the Dazhui point, it is best to use a disposable pricking needle to prick the point 3-5 times, then bleed 3-5 ml, and then moxibustion here for 15-20 minutes using a single-eye moxibustion box. You can also use moxibustion on the Shenmen and Yongquan points. If you adjust your sleep, you will feel refreshed and energetic.

Although moxibustion has a certain therapeutic effect on chloasma, it is important to note that the specific cause of chloasma is not yet very clear. Moxibustion only regulates the whole body, thereby mobilizing the body to gradually eliminate chloasma through its own metabolism. In daily life, you should pay attention to avoiding adverse factors that cause chloasma, such as not using contraceptives for a long time, not drinking or smoking, and not exposing yourself to ultraviolet rays.