According to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), acne is the result of internal heat caused by stress, emotional disorders and an unbalanced diet.

The location of the acne on the face helps determine which organs are malfunctioning. This toxic heat can come from the lungs, the stomach or also from an associated excess of internal moisture. The liver and kidneys are also often involved. This results in blood poisoning.

A major change in diet, combined with exercise will improve the situation. A medical treatment in TCM (acupuncture, plants) will allow to cure this illness which is certainly benign but which can cause important psychological sufferings.